Chicken diseases do not spread to humans, clarifies Nepal Veterinary Association

The Nepal Veterinary Association has clarified that there is no truth in the fact that the broiler chicken disease can infect humans, as has been spread in the market.

President of the association Dr. Ramakrishna Khatiwada and General Secretary Dr. In a joint statement issued by Kedar Subedi, it has been clarified that there is no truth in the statement on social media that ‘disease in broiler chickens has also appeared in humans’.

It is mentioned in the statement that some people have created panic in the public mind by posting misleading posts on social media without scientific facts and reasons.

“No disease can be transmitted to humans by consumption of boiler chicken meat as is rumored in the market,” said the statement. NVA also requested not to believe such negative and false information.