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São Paulo Confirms Second Wild Bird Flu Case of 2026

São Paulo confirmed its second avian influenza case of 2026 in a wild irerê duck at Ibirapuera park, but officials say it's isolated, with no export embargo or change to Brazil's sanitary status.

  • Second wild bird flu case confirmed in São Paulo on 7 August 2026.
  • Avian influenza subtype H5N1 detected in Ibirapuera Park duck.
  • State agriculture secretariat assures minimal risk to human health.

Fijiana player still waiting for ACL surgery months after injury

Fijiana XV and Fijian Drua women flyhalf Salanieta Kinita ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the national team at the Oceania Women's Rugby Championship in April.

  • Fijian rugby player Salanieta Kinita injured her ACL in April.
  • Kinita is waiting for ACL surgery, over three months later.
  • FRU insurance only covers treatment in Suva, delaying her care.