Alert sounded for international spread of foot-and-mouth disease

As China records its first ever detection of the SAT 1 variant of the foot-and-month disease (FMD), further cases are confirmed in the Palestinian territories, Europe and southern Africa.

April 17, 2026

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As China records its first ever detection of the SAT 1 variant of the foot-and-month disease (FMD), further cases are confirmed in the Palestinian territories, Europe and southern Africa.

Responding to the recent spread of the SAT 1 serotype beyond its historical range in Africa, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has issued a warning to member countries to remain vigilant and take action to prevent the spread of the virus.

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