On Jun. 29, 2025, Cambodian health authorities confirmed two new human cases of H5N1 avian influenza involving a 46-year-old mother and her 16-year-old child in Siem Reap province, the Ministry of Health announced.

The two patients had direct contact with a previously confirmed 41-year-old H5N1 case from Lbaeuk village in Puok district, who was reported positive on June 23, the ministry said.

“They live approximately 20 meters from the earlier patient. Both are in stable condition and are being treated with Tamiflu (oseltamivir) under close medical supervision,” the statement read.

Health officials said that, based on investigation, the patients and their neighbors had cooked and eaten ducks and chickens that were visibly sick or dying prior to falling ill.

The ministry has once again urged the public to remain vigilant. Anyone who experiences flu-like symptoms within 14 days of coming into contact with dead or sick poultry should seek immediate medical attention. So far in 2025, Cambodia has recorded nine human cases of H5N1, resulting in five deaths.