Colombia declares health emergency as tilapia disease outbreak spreads

With 43 outbreaks reported so far, authorities have ordered 400,000 tilapia vaccine doses to slow the spread of the disease.

Besides issuing notices to reassure the public, health officials have been working with distributors and vendors.
Besides issuing notices to reassure the public, health officials have been working with distributors and vendors.Photo: AUNAP/Colombia National Fisheries Aquaculture Authority
Published 15 June 2023, 16:40Updated 15 June 2023, 17:18