Suriname Bird Flu Outbreak Kills 5,000+ Chickens; Quarantine Zone Set

An avian influenza outbreak at a poultry facility in Paramaribo has killed over 5,000 chickens, prompting immediate containment measures by Suriname's Ministry of Agriculture. The outbreak occurred despite prior precautions, and authorities are investigating businesses within a 3-kilometer radius. The scale and potential spread remain uncertain, but the event poses a risk to local poultry trade and food security.