Between 26th and 28th January 2024, the Cambodia National Focal Point (NFP) for the International Health Regulations (IHR) notified WHO of two confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. These cases were reported from Kampong Trabek district, Prey Veng province, and Puok district, Siem Reap province, Cambodia.
Both patients had contact with infected poultry. There is no epidemiological link between the two cases. Though viral forms of animal influenza circulate in animals, they can also infect humans. Infections in humans occur mainly through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.
