South Sudan has found the first case of bird flu in a poultry farm in the capital city of Juba, the Sudan Tribune reported on its website on Tuesday.

Chairman of the National Task Force on Bird Flu Sam Okware was quoted as saying that the deadly virus was confirmed on Sept. 6 and was affecting local chicken.

He said that he had directed local health and veterinary officials in various districts all over the South Sudan region to strengthen their task forces on bird flu to enhance surveillance and public education.

"In addition, the people at the border areas should be on high alert for any suspicious birds or poultry products being brought into the country," the official added.

He asked the public, especially those who have been traveling to Juba or South Sudan, to be on "high alert."

Source: Xinhua