25 July 2024, 08:30 hours; Rome
Hazard: African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease affecting pigs and wild boar with up to 100% case fatality rate.
ASF reported countries since August 2018: China, Mongolia, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, The Philippines, Republic of Korea, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, India, Malaysia, Bhutan, Thailand, Nepal, Singapore, and Bangladesh.
Map 1. ASF situation in Asia (for the past 10 weeks)
Source: Republic of Korea, Viet Nam: WAHIS & media information, the Philippines: WAHIS & government websites, Indonesia: official database ‘isikhnas’, Other: WAHIS.
Mongolia: Since its first report on 15 January 2019, 14 outbreaks in 6 provinces and in Ulaanbaatar were reported [reference1,
reference2]. An ASF outbreak was recently detected in Saykhan District in Selegen Province with the onset on 25 February
2024 [reference3].
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: The Ministry of
Agriculture confirmed the occurrence of the first ASF outbreak in Chagang-do on 23 May 2019 [reference].
Republic of Korea:
Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) confirmed the first ASF outbreak on 17 September 2019, ASF were detected in 44 domestic pig farms: Gyeonggi-do (18), Incheon City (5), Gangwon-do
(17), and Gyeongsangbuk-do (4). Recently, ASF outbreaks were detected in
Yeongcheon City, Gyeongsangbuk-do on 15 June [reference1, reference2]. During the first week of July, ASF outbreaks in pig farms were confirmed in Andong City, Gyeongsangbuk-do on 2 July, and in Yecheon County, Gyeongsangbuk-do on 7 July [reference3]. As of 24 July 2024, a total of 4 134 ASF virus infected wild boars were confirmed in: Gyeonggi-do: Yeoncheon (418),
Paju (100), Pocheon (94), Gapyeong (62); Gangwon-do: Cheorwon (37), Hwacheon (431), Yanggu (81), Goseong (12), Inje (158), Chuncheon (222), Yeongwol (260), Yangyang (36), Gangneung (111), Hongcheon (63), Pyeongchang (46), Sockho (1), Jeongseon
(181), Hoengseong (63), Samcheok (106), Wonju (83), Donghae (8), Uljin (68), Taebaek (19); Chungcheongbuk-do: Danyang (201), Jecheon (96), Boeun (73), Chungju (115), Goesan (12); Gyeongsangbuk-do:
Sangju (128), Mungyeong (78), Yeongju (22), Bonghwa (90), Yecheon (19), Yeongdeok (124), Eumseong (1), Andong (84), Yeongyang (106), Cheongsong (111), Pohang (86),
Yeongcheon (55), Uiseong (35); Busan City (25); Daegu City: Gunwi (12) [ reference4], according to media.
China: Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) confirmed the first outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 August 2018, ASF was detected in 32 provinces/autonomous regions/municipalities/special administrative region.
The latest outbreak was reported from Hong Kong SAR in November 2023 – January 2024 [reference].
The Philippines:
The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed the first outbreak in July 2019 [reference1]. Since the first
detection, ASF outbreaks have occurred in 73 of its 82 provinces; as of 12 July 2024, 60 barangays in 20 municipalities of
9 provinces having active ASF cases [reference2]. On Luzon, from 26 June to 3 July, more
than 200 pigs were reported to have died due to suspected ASF in Manabo town in Abra Province [reference3]. In Eastern Visayas,
blood samples from a backyard piggery in Calingonan village, Calbiga Municipality, Samar Province (Region VIII) tested positive for ASF [reference4]. In
Bicol (Region V), a pig from Barangay Santa Cruz tested positive for ASF at a slaughterhouse in Legazpi City according to media [reference5]. On Mindanao, eight blood samples collected after mysterious deaths of pigs that were reported in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province, Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM, Regions XIX), all tested positive for ASF [reference6], in addition to
ASF confirmation in Basilan Province, BARMM [reference7, reference8] according to media. In North Cotabato Province, ASF resurgence has been confirmed in 18 barangays of four municipalities, including Magsaysay, Poblacion, Datu Agod, Malire, Kiyaab, Luhong, New Pontevedra, and Malatab in Antipas; and Poblacion and Idaoman in President Roxas; San Vicente, Bulacanon, Poblacion, Saguing, and Libertad in Makilala; and New Panay, Malagakit, and Banucagon in Pigcawayan [reference9]. In Central Visayas, the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries confirmed that blood samples from seven pigs that died on 14 July in Barangay Bonbon, Cebu City tested positive for ASF [reference10]. The latest update on ASF zoning status (as of 16 July 2024) is available [reference11].
Malaysia: The first ASF outbreaks were confirmed in February 2021 in Sabah State on Borneo [reference1] and on the Malay Peninsula in December 2021. ASF was detected in Perak State in wild boars in July 2023 followed by ASF outbreaks in pig farms in Perak and Kedah states in late October [
reference2].
Singapore: The first cases of ASF was confirmed in February 2023 in
wild boar carcasses found in forested areas and nature parks [reference1,
reference2]. In April 2023, ASF was detected at a slaughterhouse in carcasses of live pigs imported from
Bulan Island, Indonesia [reference3,
reference4].
Indonesia: Since the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) reported an
ASF outbreak in North Sumatra Province in 2019 [reference1, reference2], ASF has been officially reported in 24 out of 34 provinces on Sumatera, Bangka Belitung, Java, Kalimantan, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Riau Islands and Papua [reference3, reference4]. ASF cases in
wild boar population have been reported in Sumatera Island since 2020 and also on Kalimantan Island and some provinces on Sulawesi Island. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 5 167 ASF cases have been confirmed
in six provinces: Central Java (37), West Kalimantan (30), East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) (4 631 cases), Papua (7), South Sulawesi (418) and Central Sulawesi (44) [
reference5]. In NTT, 34 pigs died suddenly on 7 July 2024 in Maukaro District, Ende Regency
[reference6, reference7]; in North Central Timor Regency, ASF has spread to 9 sub-districts and 33 villages, a total of 658 pig have already been lost where the most cases occurred in Kota Kefamenanu Sub-district
(457 pigs), followed by Biboki Anleu Sub-district (55 pigs) [reference8] according to media.
Timor-Leste: After the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries announced the confirmation of ASF outbreak on 27 September
2019 [reference1], ASF spread to almost all villages within one year. At least 129 000 pigs, 28 percent of the total pig population, have died
for ASF or CSF [reference2], affected >70 percent of households [reference3]. From December 2021 and from March 2023, there were small outbreaks of mortality 100-pigs level and were controlled through quick diagnosis and response [reference4].
Papua New Guinea: The National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA) confirmed ASF outbreaks in Southern HighlandsProvince in March
2020 [reference1,
reference2]. As of 12 April 2024, the current status of ASF in Papua New Guinea was as follows:
i) infected zone – Hela, Southern Highlands, Western Highlands, Enga and Jiwaka provinces; ii) buffer zone – Eastern Highlands and Simbu provinces; iii) non-infected zone – the rest of the country.
Viet Nam:
Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) confirmed its first ASF outbreak on 19 February 2019, all provinces/municipalities experienced outbreaks. The number of outbreaks in Viet Nam has decreased from > 6 000 outbreaks
(2019) to 1 256 (2022) [reference1,
reference2], and 714 in 2023 [reference3]. For 2024,
as of 15 July, 690 ASF outbreaks was detected in 45 provinces/municipalities, more than 46 000 pigs
have been destroyed [reference4]. In Northern Viet Nam, ASF has flared
up again in Bac Kan, Quang Ninh, Hoa Binh, Bac Giang, Lang Son, Dien Bien, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Hai Phong, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, and Ha Giang provinces [reference5,
reference6, reference7, reference8, reference9, reference10, reference11, reference12, reference13, reference14, reference15,
reference16, reference17]. In Quang Ninh Province, from 14 May to 4 July, ASF was detected in eight districts/towns/cities, 2 744 pigs have died and been culled [reference18]. Hoa Binh Province confirmed ASF outbreaks in seven districts/city since the beginning of this year [reference19] and as of 14 July, 1 557 pigs have been destroyed [reference20]. In Lang Son Province, ASF outbreaks have occurred in 11 out of 11 districts/cities, more than 12 000 pigs have died or been culled from the beginning of 2024 to 16 July [reference21]. In Hai Phong Province, ASF occurred in An Duong District in the end of June [reference22] and in Thuy Nguyen District in early July [reference23]. Cao Bang Province is currently monitoring seven outbreaks in five districts and City namely Bao Lac, Hoa An, Thach An, Trung Khanh districts and Cao Bang City. Since the beginning of the year until 25 June 2024, outbreaks have been recorded in 65
households in eight districts and City [reference24]. In Ha Giang, between 1 and 16 July,
ASF outbreaks occurred in 10 communes of four districts and city, 968 pigs have been culled [reference25]. In Ha Giang, ASF outbreaks occurred in the end of June 2024 [reference26]. In Central Viet Nam, ASF outbreak was detected in eight districts (Hiep Duc, Bac Tra My, Thang Binh, Que Son, Tien Phuoc,
Dai Loc, Dong Giang and Nam Giang District) in Quang Nam Province [reference27].
In Southern Viet Nam, in Quang Ngai Province, ASF outbreaks has occurred in five districts (Son Tinh, Tu Nghia, Ba To, Binh Son and Nghia Hanh) and Duc Pho Town [reference28].
Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry confirmed the first outbreak in Salavan Province on 20 June 2019, ASF outbreaks were reported in all 18 provinces [
reference]. The last reported outbreak was in November 2022 in Kham District, Xiangkhouang Province.
Cambodia: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) confirmed the first outbreak in Ratanakiri Province in April 2019, ASF outbreaks were
detected in five provinces [reference1]. The last reported outbreak was in July 2019 [
reference2].
Thailand: Department of Livestock Development (DLD) announced in January 2022 the confirmation of ASF in pet pigs in Bangkok [reference1]. A total of 114 outbreaks have been reported in 35 out of 77 provinces/special administrative area were reported during the epidemic [reference2]. A new ASF outbreak started on 5 June 2024 in Luang Nuea Village, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province which was reported on WAHIS on 10 July. Of the 70 pigs in the village 3 became sick
of which 1 died and 69 pigs were culled [reference3].
Myanmar: Since the Ministry
of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation confirmed the first ASF outbreak in August 2019, a total of 12 outbreaks were reported in Shan (8), Kachin (1), Kayah (1) states, and Sagaing Region (2) [
reference1,
reference2, reference3, reference4, reference5, reference6, reference7, reference8].
Bangladesh: The first ASF outbreak in Bangladesh was reported on 21 December 2023 on a government development pig farm located in Rangamati Sadar in Rangamati District, Chittagong Division [reference].
Bhutan: Since the first ASF outbreak occurred in May 2021 [reference1], ASF outbreaks have been reported in seven districts [reference2,
reference3,
reference4, reference5,
reference6]. In February 2024, outbreaks were reported in Pemagatshel District [reference7], and Chhukha District [reference8]. On 7 May, ASF was confirmed
for the first time in wild boars, which were found dead in a forest in Chhumig, Bumthang District. This was also the first time that ASF was detected in the central part of the country; earlier outbreaks occurred within 30 km from the southern border
[
reference9, reference10].
On 27 and 28 June 2024, ASF outbreaks occurred in backyard pigs in Wangdue Phodrang District and Punakha District respectively for the first time. [reference11, reference12], and on 17 July, ASF was also confirmed in a household with two pigs in Lamgong Gewog, Paro District [reference13].
Nepal: Since the first ASF outbreaks occurred in Kathmandu Valley in March 2022, as of 4 February 2024, 43 ASF outbreaks were detected in pig farms in Bagmati, Province No.1, Lumbini, Gandaki, Karnali, Sudurpashchim, and Madhesh
provinces [reference1]. The last reported outbreaks were in January 2024 in Lamjung and Tanahu districts
in Gandaki Province [reference2].
India: Since the first ASF outbreaks occurred in
Assam State in January 2020 [reference1], ASF outbreaks have been officially reported in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland [
reference2], Sikkim [reference3],
Bihar [reference4], Kerala [
reference5], Punjab [reference6, reference7], Haryana [reference8], Tripura [reference9], Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand states and Delhi National Capital Territory [reference10]. Media wrote that ASF was also confirmed in Gujarat State [reference11]. In Assam State, ASF was detected in Naginijan tea estate in Jorhat district [reference12]. In Mizoram State, ASF outbreaks are continuing in Aizawl, Champhai, Khawzawl, Mamit, Serchhip and Kolasib districts[reference13, reference14,
reference15, reference16]; over 5 430 pigs have died, and 10 300 pigs have been culled from February to July 2024 [reference17]; in
Kerala state, 310 pigs have been culled in Thrissur District on 5 July 2024 after an outbreak of ASF [reference18], according to media.
Disputed territory (Arunachal Pradesh): In April 2020, ASF outbreak occurred in eight districts [reference1,
reference2], deaths of wild boars were also reported [reference3,
reference4]. ASF was also confirmed in pigs died in Nirjuli area between December 2021 and February 2022 [reference5] according to media.
Actions taken by Mongolia: Control measures have been implemented [reference1, reference2].
Actions taken by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea developed the National Strategy for ASF prevention and control during 2020-2025 (issued in May 2021).
Actions taken by the Republic of Korea: In response to the latest outbreak on a pig farm in Yecheon County, a disease control quarantine team and epidemiological investigation team were immediately sent to the farm, implemented movement control from/to the farm, culling, disinfection and conducted epidemiological investigation. Inspection and testing on 2 pig farms within 10 km radius and over 30 pig farms that were epidemiologically linked to the outbreak farm, while onsite inspection on 150 pig farms that have been visited by vehicles that had accessed the slaughterhouse where the outbreak farm shipped pigs were conducted. A 48-hour temporary stand-still order was placed from 7 July 07:00 for workers and vehicles at all livestock-related facilities in Yecheon Country and six adjacent cities/counties. Intensive disinfection has been carried out in Yeongcheon City and nine neighbouring cities/counties on 220 pig farms and surrounding roads [reference].
Actions taken by China: In April 2021, MARA issued the “Work Plan for Regional Prevention and Control of African Swine Fever and Other Major Animal Diseases (Trial)”. The whole country was divided into five regions, and pig movement has been restricted only within the region. ASF-free zones are created in each region, only pigs from the free zones, breeding pigs and piglets are allowed to move beyond respective regions [reference1].
Actions taken by the Philippines: The reduced tariff rates of imported pork has been extended until 31 December 2024 [reference1, reference2]. The local authorities are mandated to strictly follow the National Zoning implementation and movement plan depending on the level of ASF risks [reference3]. The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) resumed providing insurance to swine in municipalities in pink zones or adjacent to the municipalities affected by the ASF in Antique province [reference4]. The President announced that the government is in the process of procuring ASF vaccines and aims to administer the immunization shots within June or July [reference5]. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave DA the greenlight to purchase the vaccines from Viet Nam [reference6]. According to DA, the approval by the FDA will allow DA to start mass commercial trial [reference7, reference8]. FAO Representative in the Philippines and the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Philippines jointly posted a letter on risk communication and community engagement (RCCE), as an integrated and holistic approach to control ASF. It stresses multilateral knowledge sharing, involving farmers in co-developing biosecurity measures, and enhanced coordination among various stakeholders towards behaviour change of humans is key to controlling ASF, emphasises the importance in investing and strengthening evidence-based ASF management and RCCE policies [reference9]. DA has also released the Modified Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (Modified INSPIRE) prioritizing sows to produce weaners, artificial insemination, disease free areas/islands, and requires beneficiaries to adopt biosecurity level 1. It allocates PHP 10 to 16.2 million (USD 171 426-277 711) for various farm sizes and existing facilities including biosecurity, animal husbandry supplies and hauling trucks, aiming to reduce around 10 percent of pork import, according to media [reference10, reference11]. Negros Occidental Province commenced distributing locally produced breeder swine for herd repopulation [reference12], and some commercial/backyard farms in Iloilo Province have already resumed pig farming [reference13]. On Mindanao, in response to ASF resurgence, North Cotabato Province has depopulated pigs in five villages, implemented the border checkpoints in every village, monitoring biosecurity in pig farms and controlling the movement of pig, pork, and other related products within a 5-kilometer radius [reference14]. Davao Region is training village animal workers on biosecurity measures [reference15].
Figure 1. Live pig prices in China, Viet Nam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand (USD/kg)
Actions taken by Malaysia: After the first confirmed outbreak in Sabah State in 2021, surveillance has been intensified in the whole country [reference].
Actions taken by Singapore: After confirming the first case of ASF in wild boar, the government is monitoring the health of wild boars in nature reserves, parks, and green spaces [reference1, reference2].
Actions taken by Indonesia: In December 2019, Ministry of Agriculture recommended the public the application of biosecurity and good management of pig farms as the main strategic steps to prevent ASF, as well as strict and intensive monitoring of high-risk areas [reference1]; the Livestock and Animal Health Services (DG PKH) formed Emergency Posts with Rapid Response Teams at all levels [reference2]. According to media, in NTT, Nagekeo Regency and Lewoleba City have prohibited the transport of pigs, pork products, and by-products from areas infected with ASF and temporarily stopped the sale of pigs in markets to stop the spread of the disease [reference3, reference4]; and in Papua Province, concerning the increasing death rate in pigs in Jayapura Regency since February 2024, the Governor of Papua declared the State of Emergency for the ASF outbreaks in pigs on 6 June [reference5, reference6].
Actions taken by Timor-Leste: The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) reactivated their public awareness campaign in collaboration with the Market Development Facility Australia to provide more accurate information for farmers and promote better practices [reference1]. To move a pig, pig transportation license for the driver, and pre-movement testing of pigs are required; and everybody are encouraged to follow biosecurity measures [reference2]; a Biosecurity Development Program has been implemented since April 2023 [reference3, reference4], according to media. MAF has introduced EpiCollect 5.0 for data collection since 2021, and progressively improved diagnostic capacity by LAMP test, portable lab, and PCR [reference5].
Actions taken by Papua New Guinea: NAQIA stepped up its ASF national risk communications and awareness campaign; strengthened responses for affected provinces and preparedness for non-infected provinces along the highway; urged farmers to practice biosecurity measures. “Quarantine Areas” and checkpoints at strategic locations have been set to control the movements of pigs and pork products. A restricted pig movement permit system has been implemented [reference1, reference2]. NAQIA is encouraging all provinces to develop their own ASF preparedness and response plans. The ASF impact survey Conducted in Upper Highlands illustrated strong need for value-chain and behaviour change communication (VC/BCC) [reference3]. NAQIA launched the ASF repository website. On 12 April 2024, NAQIA announced the official stand-down of the emergency response phase and transition to normalcy including consolidation of value chain resilience and sectoral recovery (long-term management). The Australian Government is providing $3.5 million to further strengthen Papua New Guinea’s exotic animal disease detection and surveillance capability and protect Australia from diseases, including the response to African swine fever [reference4].
Actions taken by Viet Nam:The “National Plan for the Prevention and Control of African Swine Fever for the period of 2020 – 2025” endorsed on 7 July 2020 (972/QD-TTg) set goals for ASF control, pig farm biosecurity application and laboratory capacity development to be achieved; defined restocking conditions, sampling requirements, surveillance, conditions for culling and moving-to-slaughter. The Prime Minister sent directive No. 21/CT-TTg (14 July 2024) to People's Committees at all levels, ministries, branches and localities, directed to strictly implement ASF control measures to prevent further outbreaks, in response to more than 600 ASF outbreaks in 44 provinces/cities especially in Bac Kan, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Hoa Binh, Son La, Quang Nam and Long An, have resulted in destruction of 42 400 pigs this year [reference1, reference2]. The DAH announced the licensing of NAVET-ASFVAC (manufactured by NAVETCO [National Veterinary Joint Stock Company]) in June 2022, and another vaccine AVAC ASF LIVE (manufactured by AVAC) in February 2023 [reference3]. On 24 July, MARD notified 63 provinces/municipalities the approval of nationwide use of the two ASF vaccines [4870/BNN_TY, reference4, reference5, reference6]. Bac Kan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and NAVETCO organized a virtual meeting with commune and district authorities, local veterinarians and farmers in Bac Kan Province to inform current situation, share ASF vaccine related information and answer their questions [reference7]. The authorities of Bac Kan City, Bac Kan Province announced a plan for mass ASF vaccination in July and August 2024 [reference8].
Actions taken by Lao People’s Democratic Republic: When an ASF outbreak confirmed, the Ministry designates Red Area around an outbreak to control the movement of pig and pork products and prohibits pork consumption; and yellow Area (3 km radius from the red areas) as designated surveillance zones. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry temporarily banned the importation of live pigs, pork, and pork related products from Thailand and Viet Nam [reference].
Actions taken by Cambodia: Cambodia temporarily suspended imports of pigs from neighbouring countries [reference1, reference2], in-country pig movement control has also been strengthened [reference3, reference4, reference5] according to media.
Actions taken by Thailand: DLD implements ASF contingency plan with clinical practice guidelines [reference1] while the provinces monitor and follow-up the situation in accordance with the guidelines [reference2]. DLD is promoting the improvement of disease prevention systems and biosafety on farms according to media [reference3], and also raising awareness and strengthening border control to stop illegal import of pork products from affected countries [reference4]. On 19 June 2024, Thailand has temporary suspended importation/transit of live domestic/wild pigs and their carcasses from India [reference5].
Actions taken by Myanmar: Various control measures including movement control, surveillance, official carcass disposal have been implemented and raised awareness on good animal husbandry practices [reference].
Actions taken by Bangladesh: Various control measures including inspection, disinfection, control of vectors, movement control, disinfestation, official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste, surveillance, quarantine, screening have been implemented [reference].
Actions taken by Bhutan: The authority implemented 3D (Depopulation, Disposal and Disinfection) operation, surveillance, quarantine, movement control, awareness raising, import ban, and encouraged farmers to adopt good pig farming practices [reference1]. The Government is advising people to refrain from illegal importation of pigs and the products, and to farmers not to feed pigs with kitchen/hotel/restaurant waste containing pork and pork products, other kitchen waste should be cooked before feeding pigs, prevent contact between domestic and wild pigs, and stop visitors entering farms [reference2]. An FAO emergency Technical Cooperation Programme project “Emergency technical assistance to minimize risks and impacts of ASF in Bhutan” TCP/BHU/3905 (E) has been implemented to support Bhutan strengthening national capacity of VS to prevent, detect, and effectively respond to ASF outbreaks and biosecurity practices and its applications in the pig value chain to prevent and contain ASF [reference3].
Actions taken by Nepal: In response to the ASF outbreaks in Myagdi District in Gandaki Province, authorities requested pig raisers to isolate any ASF suspected pigs and report without delay, and dispose dead pigs by burial [reference1], according to media. The Directorate of Livestock and Fisheries Development of Bagmati Province has sent a letter to the local level and requested them to carry out awareness programs; while authorities in Lalitpur District under the province started alerting farmers about the disease [reference2], according to media.
Actions taken by India: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) released the Disease Control Strategy Plan in June 2020 as guidance for State / UT Governments for ASF prevention, control and containment [reference1]. Individual ASF detected area implements control measures with reference to the guidance. India has released the statistics on the number of pigs lost due to ASF by state during 2022 -2023 [reference2]. Mizoram State declared various villages and localities in ASF affected districts as infected areas and imposed the prohibition of pig export and import from/to infected areas, the sale or slaughter of both healthy and sick pigs within infected areas [reference3, reference4, reference5, reference6, reference7, reference8, reference9, reference10, reference11, referece12]. The import of pigs and piglets from neighbouring states and countries has been banned; and provided compensation to several hundred families for the loss of pigs, according to media [reference13].
ASF virus can be transmitted through pork and pork products (raw/frozen/dried/under-cooked) in which the virus can survive for a long time. Intensive border/customs control of passengers’ luggage, parcels at international post offices is recommended. The test results of border control in China showed the new reassortant ASF virus may be transported by travellers. Warning signs should be placed clearly at the border/customs entry including airports and seaports, stating the consequences of bringing pork and pork products from ASF-infected countries/regions, and instructing passengers to discard pork products in designated disposal places or to hand over to the customs personnel.
Countries of the region
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China: Anhui, Heilongjiang, Henan, Jilin, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hunan, Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Guangdong, Gansu, Shandong, Hainan and Hebei provinces,
Tianjin, Chongqing, Shanghai and Beijing municipalities, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia Hui, Guangxi Zhuang, Xinjiang Uygur, and Tibet (Xizang) autonomous regions and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Mongolia:
Bulgan, Darkhan-Uul, Dundgovi, Orkhon, Selenge, Töv provinces and Ulaanbaatar
Viet Nam: All provinces and municipalities.
Cambodia: Ratanakiri,
Tboung Khmum, Svay Rieng, Takeo and Kandal provinces.
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Chagang-Do.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic:
All provinces and municipality.
Myanmar: Shan, Kachin, Kayah states and Sagaing Region.
The Philippines: Abra, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur,
Aklan, Albay, Antique, Apayao, Aurora, Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Bohol, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cavite, Cebu, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental,
Dinagat Islands, Eastern Samar, Guimaras, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, Isabela, Kalinga, La Union, Laguna, Lanao del Norte, Leyte, Marinduque, Masbate, Maguindanao del Sur, Mindoro Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Mountain,
Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, North Cotabato, Northern Samar, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Quirino, Rizal, Romblon, Samar,Sarangani, Sorsogon, Southern Leyte, Sultan
Kudarat, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tarlac, Zambales, Zamboanga del Sur provinces and Metro Manila (Caloocan, Malabon and Quezon cities).
Republic of Korea: Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Incheon
City, Chungcheongbuk-do, and Gyeongsangbuk-do, Busan and Daegu cities.
Timor-Leste: All districts.
Indonesia:
North Sumatra, Riau, Riau Islands, West Sumatra, South Sumatra, Lampung, Jambi, Bangka Belitung; West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, Banten, East Java; Bali; East Nusa Tenggara; West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan;
South Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, West Sulawesi and , Southeast Sulawesi; and Papua provinces.
Papua New Guinea: Southern Highlands, Enga, Hela, Western
Highlands, Jiwaka, and Simbu provinces.
India: Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Bihar, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand states, and Delhi National Capital Territory.
Disputed territory: Arunachal Pradesh.
Malaysia: Sabah, Sarawak; Perak, Pahang, Malacca, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Trengganu, Kelantan and Penang
(Pulau Pinang) states.
Bhutan: Chhukha, Samdrup Jongkhar, Sarpang, Dagana, Trashigang, and Pemagatshel, Bumthang, Wangdue Phodran, Punakha and Paro districts.
Thailand: Buri Ram, Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chumphon, Kalasin, Kamphaeng Phet, Khon Kaen, Krabi, Mae Hong Son, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon
Phanom, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Phangnga, Phatthalung, Phetchaburi, Phichit, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Roi Et, Si Sa Ket, Songkhla, Suphan Buri, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani,
Udon Thani provinces and Bangkok.
Nepal: Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchok, Sunsari, Jajarkot, Jhapa, Morang , Chitwan, Bardiva, Dang, Kaski, Surkhet, Sunsari, Kailali, Syangia, Bara,
Jajarkot, Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura, Doit, Lamjung and Tanahu districts.
Singapore
Bangladesh: Chittagong Division.
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