Public health risk assessment associated with the potential occurrence of zoonotic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b in Latin-American and the Caribbean - 6 November 2024

The purpose of this regional rapid risk assessment (RRA) is to assess the current public health risk associated with the introduction and expansion of zoonotic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b in birds and mammal species, in Latin-American and the Caribbean and it complements the Americas Region RRA published on 13 July 2024.

The overall risk to this event in the Americas Region, especially in Latin-American and the Caribbean is classified as "Moderate," with a "Moderate" level of confidence in the available information.