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news Scmp World 2026-06-30

Nepal Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks Mutation Fears

Nepal has culled over 600,000 birds due to a spreading H5N1 bird flu outbreak, raising fears of human transmission and mutation. The outbreak has closed Kathmandu's zoo and increased human exposure risks.

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