Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has now reached every continent on Earth. What began as a regional poultry disease in southern China nearly three decades ago has evolved into the largest and most geographically widespread avian influenza outbreak ever recorded. As of mid-2026, the dominant strain — highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 … Continue reading Avian Influenza in 2026: A Complete Global Situation Report