Two more new human cases of H5N1 avian influenza have been confirmed in Cambodia, bringing the number of the cases to 26 so far this year, said a joint statement by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Cambodian Health Ministry on Thursday.

A 3-year-old boy from Kampong Speu province and a 29-year-old man from Pailin province -- who died last week -- marked the 25th and 26th confirmed cases of avian influenza this year, the statement said.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details