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Palau Prepares Frontline Workers to Detect Bird Flu in Wildlife and Livestock

Island Times (Palau)27 October 2026, 08:48 UTCPalau

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau – Palau is bringing together government agencies and regional experts this week to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, in wildlife. Bureau of Agriculture Director Jodean Remengesau said, “On 26-30 October 2026 at the Palau Royal Resort, the Bureau of […] The post Palau Prepares Frontline Workers to Detect Bird Flu in Wildlife and Livestock appeared first on Island Times News.

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