# Cambodia reports H5N1 death of 22-year-old man and urges public vigilance

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Original publication: 2025-11-16T03:05:09Z

Cambodia's health ministry reported that a 22-year-old Phnom Penh man died of H5N1 on November 15, 2025, and urged caution around sick or dead birds and prompt care for symptoms.

Cambodia's Ministry of Health issued a statement on November 15, 2025 reporting one death from avian influenza A(H5N1). The patient was a 22-year-old man living in Kien Khleang village, Chrouy Changvar sangkat, Chrouy Changvar district, Phnom Penh.
According to the National Institute of Public Health, the patient tested positive for H5N1 on November 15, 2025. Despite active medical care, he died at 9:41 that morning after severe illness involving fever, cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing.
National and subnational rapid response teams were working with agricultural departments and local authorities to investigate the source and identify affected people. The response followed technical procedures, including providing Tamiflu to close contacts and continuing community education.
The ministry urged precautions against avian influenza, which remained a public health risk. People with fever, cough, runny nose or difficulty breathing and a history of contact with sick or dead birds in the previous 14 days were advised to avoid crowded places and consult a doctor promptly to reduce severe risks.
How H5N1 spreads:
Avian influenza can commonly spread from sick birds to wild or other domestic animals, and sometimes to people through close contact with sick or dead birds. It is a serious disease requiring immediate hospital treatment. Although it does not readily spread between people, there is a risk of mutation that could make it spread as easily as seasonal influenza.
The ministry continued urging communities to protect themselves to prevent the disease from spreading.
How to prevent avian influenza (H5N1):
The ministry gave the following public health recommendations:
1. Do not touch or eat sick or dead birds. If birds must be handled, wear gloves and a mask or cover the nose and mouth with a scarf, and scald the bird in boiling water before plucking and preparing it for cooking.
2. Maintain personal hygiene by washing hands frequently before handling food and after touching animals or objects that could spread infection.
3. Cook food thoroughly, especially poultry and eggs. Do not eat raw or undercooked chicken or duck eggs.
4. Store raw and cooked food separately and clean cooking utensils properly after use.
If many chickens or ducks become sick or die at home or in the village, and people develop fever, cough, runny nose or breathing difficulties, consult and seek examination and treatment at the nearest health centre or hospital promptly to avoid severe illness.
The ministry urged the public to follow these recommendations to protect health and stop transmission. It would continue providing information through official social media, including the Communicable Disease Control Department's Facebook page, and www.cdcmoh.gov.kh.
For more information, call the free hotline 115.
By: Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television

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