15 October 2026, 08:30 hours, Rome
Hazard: African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease affecting pigs and wild boar with a case fatality rate of up to 100%.
Countries reporting ASF since August 2018: China, Mongolia, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, The Philippines, Republic of Korea, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, India, Malaysia, Bhutan, Thailand, Nepal, Singapore, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Map 1. ASF situation in Asia (for the past 10 weeks)

Notes: Dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.
Source: United Nations Geospatial. 2020. Map of the World. [Cited October 2026]. Modified with data from WOAH WAHIS & media information (Republic of Korea, Viet Nam), WOAH WAHIS & government websites (India & the Philippines), official database ‘isikhnas’ (Indonesia), WOAH WAHIS and National Authorities (Other) using Emergency Prevention System Global Animal Disease Information System (EMPRES-i+), 2026.
Mongolia: Since its first report on 15 January 2019, Mongolia reported two waves of ASF outbreaks in 2019 and 2023-2024, both in the northern parts of the country and in Ulaanbaatar [reference1, reference2, reference3, reference4]. On 8 January 2025, a new outbreak occurred in Bayankhutag sum (district) [reference5]. On 17 September 2026, ASF virus was detected in a sample of imported frozen pork tested by the State Central Veterinary Sanitary Laboratory, according to media [reference6].
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the occurrence of the first ASF outbreak in Chagang-do on 23 May 2019 [reference1]. Media also reported ASF outbreaks in 2024 in Anju City, Bukchang-gun, Mundeok-gun and Gaecheon City in Pyeongannam-do, in the central part of the country [reference2]. According to media, ASF emerged in farms under the Pyongannam-do provincial livestock management bureau, affecting many of its 16 pig farms [reference3].
Republic of Korea: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) confirmed the first ASF outbreak on 17 September 2019, ASF outbreaks were confirmed in 79 domestic pig farms: Gyeonggi-do (32), Incheon City (5), Gangwon-do (21), Gyeongsangbuk-do (6), Chungcheongnam-do (4), Jeollanam-do (4), Jeonbuk State (2), Gyeongsangnam-do (5) [reference1, reference2, reference3]; and in 4 513 wild boars in Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Ulsan City, Busan City, and Daegu City [reference4, reference5, reference6]. In 2026, 24 ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs have been confirmed in multiple provinces, more than triple the 2025 total. Most virus domestic pigs were consistently classified as IGR-I, except for two outbreaks in Pocheon City, which were classified as IGR-II. In parallel, detections of ASF-positive wild boars increased markedly during the first months of 2026, rising from January (14) to February (63) and March (62) [reference7], but began to decline in April (30), dropping sharply in May (8), June (10), July (9), and August (1) and no new cases reported in September [reference8].
China: Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) confirmed the first outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 August 2018, ASF was reported in 32 provinces/autonomous regions/municipalities/special administrative regions. The latest ASF outbreak was in December 2025 on a farm in Hong Kong SAR [reference1]. Pig carcasses were found on 14 July 2026 [reference2], 2 August [reference3], and on 22 August [reference4] on a beach in Kinmen County, Taiwan Province, and all three both tested positive for ASF. The virus from the carcass of 14 July was a recombinant strain currently circulating in China, showed 99.78 - 100% similarity to the HK/DP/2024/KT-00117-2/16 (GenBank: PX277559.1) [reference4, reference5]. A further washed-ashore pig carcass was found at Wushajiao, Jinning Township, Kinmen, on 5 September and tested positive for ASF-virus nucleic-acid by PCR on 7 September. The official-hosted report identified it as the fourth positive washed-ashore carcass detection in 2026; this does not establish infection on local farms [reference6].
The Philippines: Since the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed the first outbreak in July 2019 [reference1], 76 of its 82 provinces have experienced ASF outbreaks; as of 9 October 2026, 226 barangays in 86 cities/municipalities of 24 provinces reported having active ASF cases [reference2]. On Luzon, ASF outbreaks were also confirmed in Iriga City, Naga City and Municipalities of Nabua, Camarines Sur in the end of August [reference3] and Municipality of Sagada, Mountain Province in September, according to media [reference4]. Bayambang Municipality, Pangasinan, reported isolated ASF cases in six barangays and its red-zone status, and convened an emergency response meeting on 1 October [reference5]. New outbreaks have been detected in Palawan in September 2026. Laboratory results released by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on 22 September confirmed 40 ASF-positive samples from Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya, Palawan; quarantine measures, checkpoints and depopulation followed [reference6]. Local media reported on 7 October that 344 pigs had been depopulated in Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya [reference7]. On Negros, new ASF cases were reported in Siaton, Amlan, Tanjay City, Zamboanguita and Pamplona [reference8, reference9], Bindoy [reference10], Valencia, Bayawan City [reference11]. New ASF cases were also reported in Cebu City [reference12].
Singapore: The first cases of ASF were confirmed in February 2023 in wild boar carcasses [reference1, reference2]. In April 2023, ASF was detected at a slaughterhouse in pigs imported from Bulan Island, Indonesia [reference3, reference4].
Malaysia: The first ASF outbreaks were confirmed in February 2021 in Sabah State on Borneo [reference1]. Since then, a total of 241 outbreaks have been detected in both domestic and wild pigs: 2021 (Borneo 65/Peninsula 24), 2022 (10/52), 2023 (0/28), 2024 (0/1), 2025 (3/58) [reference2, reference3]. In 2026, ASF outbreaks were reported in domestic pigs in Selangor and Sarawak states [reference4, reference5].
Indonesia: Since the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) reported an ASF outbreak in North Sumatra Province in 2019 [reference1, reference2], ASF has been officially reported in 32 out of 34 provinces across Sumatera, Bangka Belitung, Riau, Java, Kalimantan, Bali, Sunda, Sulawesi and Papua Islands [reference3, reference4]. In South Sulawesi Province, an earlier media report described deaths of domestic pigs in North Toraja Regency during July–October 2026 as suspected ASF [reference5]. In early-October, seven pigs died in Sa'dan Ulu Salu Village, Sa'dan District, the samples submitted for testing [reference6].
Timor-Leste: After the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries announced the confirmation of an ASF outbreak on 27 September 2019, ASF spread to almost all villages within one year. From December 2021 to March 2023, there were small outbreaks involving mortality of approximately 100 pigs, which were controlled through quick diagnosis and response [reference1]. Media reported an ASF outbreak in Dili in June 2024, and suspected ASF-associated pig mortality in Bobonaro Municipality in May 2025 [reference2, reference3].
Papua New Guinea: The Papua New Guinea Biosecurity Authority (formerly NAQIA) confirmed ASF outbreaks in Southern Highlands Province in March 2020 [reference1, reference2]. The zoning arrangements has been: infected zone – Hela, Southern Highlands, Western Highlands, Enga and Jiwaka provinces; buffer zone – Eastern Highlands and Simbu provinces; and non-infected zone – the rest of the country. New ASF outbreaks have been reported in East Sepik Province in December 2025 [reference3] and most recently ASF cases were reported in Madang Province for the first time in domestic and feral pigs July 2026 [reference4].
Viet Nam: Since the first ASF outbreak was confirmed on 19 February 2019, all provinces/municipalities have experienced outbreaks. The number of outbreaks has decreased from >6 000 outbreaks (2019) to 1 256 (2022) [reference1, reference2], 714 in 2023 [reference3], but increased to 1 609 in 2024 [reference4]. In 2025, a total of 2 782 outbreaks were confirmed nationwide, resulting in the culling of more than 1.27 million pigs. The peak of outbreaks occurred in July and August, primarily affecting small-scale farms that failed to meet biosecurity standards [reference5]. In 2026, as of 5 October, 1 137 ASF outbreaks have been reported in 31 provinces/municipalities, leading to the destruction of over 154 340 pigs [reference6]. In Nghệ An Province, Nam Đàn commune [reference7], and Quỳ Hợp commune recently reported ASF [reference8]. In Quảng Trị Province, Vĩnh Thủy commune authorities reported an ASF-positive result dated 10 October from a household pig herd in Thủy Ba [reference9]. In Vĩnh Long Province, 357 pigs culled across in six communes/wards during 29 September–8 October [reference10].
Lao People’s Democratic Republic: The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry confirmed the first outbreak in Salavan Province on 20 June 2019. In 2026, ASF outbreaks first detected in June spread to five villages in Sainyabouri District, Sainyabouri Province by July [reference1]. On 24 September, outbreaks had further expanded to domestic pigs in 91 districts in seven provinces, including Phongsaly, Xayaboury, Xaysomboun, Huaphanh, Vientiane Capital, Oudomxay and Luang Prabang, with a total of 14 002 pigs dead or culled [reference2]. 69 wild boar deaths have been confirmed due to ASF in Nam Phouy National Protected Area, raising concerns about possible disease spread among wild pig populations. Meanwhile, an entire pig herd was found dead in Vientiane on 3 September; ASF was suspected, and investigations are ongoing [reference3, reference4].
Cambodia: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed the first outbreak in Ratanakiri Province in April 2019, ASF outbreaks were detected in five provinces namely Ratanakiri, Tboung Khmum, Svay Rieng, Takeo and Kandal [reference1]. The latest confirmed ASF outbreaks occurred in late July 2025 in village/backyard pigs in Siem Reap, Kampong Cham and Battambang provinces [reference2].
Thailand: The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) announced in January 2022 the confirmation of ASF in pet pigs in Bangkok [reference1]. A total of 114 outbreaks in 35 out of 77 provinces/special administrative areas were reported during the epidemic [reference2]. In 2024, an outbreak was confirmed in Chiang Mai Province in June [reference3]. On 28 August 2026, Phang Ken Subdistrict administration reported ASF outbreaks in pigs in Village No. 8 and No. 12 in Phang Ken Subdistrict, Na Tan District, Ubon Ratchathani Province [reference4]. On 1 October 2026, the Chai Prakan District Livestock Office declared a temporary ASF epidemic zone in Ban Tham Phueng, Nong Bua Subdistrict, Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai Province, after sick pigs were identified; the designation is effective through 30 October, according to media [reference5].
Myanmar: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation confirmed the first ASF outbreak in August 2019, a total of 12 outbreaks have been reported in Shan (8), Kachin (1), Kayah (1) states, and Sagaing Region (2) [reference1 , reference2 , reference3 , reference4 , reference5 , reference6 , reference7 , reference8]. The last reported outbreak was in August 2023 in Shan State near Lao-Myanmar-Thai border [reference9 ]. In late 2025, media reported substantial pig mortality in Launglon Township, Dawei District, Tanintharyi Division beginning in early November , with the outbreak continuing to spread [reference10]. In August 2026, media reported that ASF was suspected in Yangon City after more than 40 pigs died within four to five days; pig die-off was also reported in Inle area, Shan State [reference11].
Bangladesh: The first ASF outbreak in Bangladesh was reported on 21 December 2023 on a government development pig farm located in Rangamati Sadar in Rangamati District, Chittagong Division [reference].
Bhutan: Since the first ASF outbreak occurred in May 2021 [reference1], ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs have been reported in 12 districts, including detection in wild boars in Bumthang District [reference2]. In 2026, ASF outbreaks were confirmed in domestic pigs in Samdrup Jongkhar, Samtse, Chhukha and Punakha districts [reference3, reference4, reference5, reference6, reference7, reference8]. The latest outbreak was reported on a backyard farm in Samtse District on 9 July 2026 [reference9].
Nepal: Since the first ASF outbreaks occurred in Kathmandu Valley in March 2022, ASF outbreaks were detected in all seven provinces namely Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, Koshi (Province No.1), Lumbini, Madhesh and Sudurpashchim [reference1]. In 2026, 13 outbreaks were reported in domestic pigs in Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati and Sudurpashchim provinces in January, February, March and June [reference2]. ASF outbreaks were also confirmed in Karnali Province in July 2026 [reference3], Bagmati Province in August [reference4] and Lumbini Province in September [reference5].
India: Since the first ASF outbreaks occurred in Assam State in January 2020 [reference1], ASF outbreaks have officially been reported in 22 out of its 28 states and National Capital Territory. In 2024, more than 150 000 pigs died or were destroyed due to ASF [reference2]. In Assam State, new ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in Tinsukia, Kamrup, Dibrugarh and Nagaon in 2026 [reference3]; media also reported ASF outbreaks in Lakhimpur [reference4], Charaideo [reference5], Sonitpur [reference6] and Golaghat [reference7] in July. In Gujarat State, new suspected cases were reported by media in August 2026 after approximately 200 pigs have died in Ambaji area [reference8].
Disputed territory (Arunachal Pradesh): In April 2020, an ASF outbreak occurred in eight districts [reference1, reference2]. Deaths of wild boars were also reported, according to media [reference3, reference4]. Between December 2021 and February 2022, ASF was confirmed in pigs that died in Nirjuli area [reference5]; in 2022, nearly 10 000 pigs were lost due to ASF [reference6]. In 2025, ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in Luaksim village [reference7], West Siang District [reference8] and Papum Pare District [reference9], according to media.
Sri Lanka: The Department of Animal Production and Health declared the confirmation of the first ASF case on 25 October 2024 [reference1]. Initially, ASF was confirmed in Western Province and North Western Province [reference2], while over 100 dead wild boars were found in forest areas in Southern and Uva provinces and tested positive for both ASF and PRRS [reference3, reference4], according to media. On 2 January 2025, an additional 135 ASF confirmations were reported on pig farms in 13 districts in 6 out of 9 provinces: Central (2 districts), North Central (2), North Western (2), Sabaragamuwa (2), Uva (2) and Western (3) [reference5]. As of 3 June 2025, a total of 67 000 pigs and wild boars have died and at least 1 594 pig farms have been affected by ASF, according to media [reference6, reference7]. Meanwhile, media reported that ASF had spread to all 9 provinces in the country [reference8, reference9].
Actions taken by Mongolia: Control measures have been implemented [reference1, reference2].
Actions taken by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea developed the National Strategy for ASF prevention and control during 2020-2025 (issued in May 2021). In response to the outbreaks in 2024, authorities have imposed movement restrictions on livestock facilities in six locations across Pyeongannam-do and eight areas in Pyeonganbuk-do, according to media [reference].
Actions taken by the Republic of Korea: In April 2026, the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) granted export-only authorization for two ASF vaccines developed by Choong Ang Vaccine Laboratories and Komipharm [reference1, reference2]. Effective from 24 June, MAFRA revised quarantine standards for pig farms by requiring the verification and retention of disinfection certificates for vehicles entering or approaching the farm [reference3]. On 30 September 2026, Gangwon-do announced a preemptive mass inspection campaign running through 23 October, requiring pig farmers to collect and submit samples from carcasses, compost, or blood for early laboratory screening of ASF and PRRS, according to media [reference4].
Actions taken by China: April 2021, MARA issued the “Work Plan for Regional Prevention and Control of African Swine Fever and Other Major Animal Diseases (Trial)”. The whole country was divided into five regions, and pig movement has been restricted to within each respective region. ASF-free zones are created in each region, only pigs from the free zones, breeding pigs and piglets are allowed to move beyond their respective regions [reference1]. On 15 August 2026, China's Ecological and Environmental Protection Law entered into force, prohibiting livestock and poultry farms from feeding animals untreated kitchen waste [reference2].
Actions taken by the Philippines: The local authorities are mandated to strictly follow the National Zoning and Movement Plan depending on the level of ASF risk [reference1]. On 11 November 2025, DA issued new guidelines to strengthen the country’s defence against ASF while ensuring safe importation of swine and pork products, and introduced ASF regionalisation, allowing the recognition of ASF-free zones in line with WOAH standards [reference2]. In September 2026, BAI approved the commercial sale of AVAC ASF LIVE, the first African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine for fatteners cleared for public sale; meanwhile, a second vaccine, PROVAC from the Republic of Korea, is undergoing BAI testing [reference3]. BAI drafted post-vaccination monitoring guidelines for ASF and held public consultations from 25 September to 2 October 2026 [reference4]. Together with local government units, BAI continuously conducts capacity-building activities and awareness campaigns at the community level to strengthen biosecurity measures and promote good animal production practices [reference5]. The Government of the Philippines, through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Order No.2026-1561, lifted the temporary ban on the importation, distribution, and sale of certain pork meat products from specified countries, subject to the fulfillment of prescribed conditions. This included the application of regionalization measures in some cases. The temporary ban had been in place since 2023 [reference6]. The Municipality of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, has temporarily prohibited the entry of live pigs as a preventive measure [reference7]; authorities have intercepted nine live pigs at Bulalacao on 6 October [reference8].
Actions taken by Malaysia: After the first confirmed outbreak in Sabah State in 2021, surveillance has been intensified in the whole country [reference1]. Recent Malaysian media reports describe Selangor’s measures as a move to close, phase out or relocate existing pig farms due to environmental, public-health and disease-risk concerns. They also note that the issue has become politically sensitive, with officials stressing that the aim is regulation and modernisation rather than expansion of pig farming [reference2, reference3, reference4].
Actions taken by Singapore: After confirming the first case of ASF in wild boar, the government is monitoring the health of wild boars in nature reserves, parks, and green spaces [reference1, reference2].
Actions taken by Indonesia: In December 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture recommended that the public apply biosecurity measures and good management of pig farms as the main strategic steps to prevent ASF, as well as strict and intensive monitoring of high-risk areas [reference1]; the Livestock and Animal Health Services (DG PKH) formed Emergency Posts with Rapid Response Teams at all levels [reference2]. The Directorate General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health issued a Circular Letter No. 8492 on 19 August 2025 to strengthen biosecurity for ASF prevention and improve outbreak reporting [reference3]. The emergency use of the AVAC ASF live vaccine in pigs has been approved in Decree 3693/Kep/Kpts/Pk.350/f/04/2025, dated 23 April 2025 [reference4], and media reported that the vaccine had been commercialised in the country since then [reference5]. The first batch of 120 000 vaccine doses was imported on 9 June 2025 [reference6, reference7] and the central government planned to distribute the doses to local authorities is planned in June 2026, according to media [reference8].
Actions taken by Timor-Leste: To move pigs, a transport licence for the driver, and pre-movement testing of pigs are required; and all stakeholders are encouraged to follow biosecurity measures [reference1]; a Biosecurity Development Program has been implemented since April 2023 [reference2, reference3], according to media. MAF has used EpiCollect 5.0 for data collection since 2021, and progressively improved diagnostic capacity through LAMP testing, portable laboratories, and PCR [reference4].
Actions taken by Papua New Guinea: The Papua New Guinea Biosecurity Authority (formerly NAQIA) stepped up its ASF national risk communications and awareness campaign; strengthened responses for affected provinces and preparedness for non-infected provinces along the highway; and urged farmers to practise biosecurity measures. “Quarantine Areas” and checkpoints at strategic locations have been set to control the movement of pigs and pork products. A restricted pig movement permit system has been implemented [reference1, reference2]. In response to the outbreak in West Sepik Province (WSP) (near the border with Indonesia) in early 2026, movement restrictions have been imposed on all pigs and pig products - including raw and cooked pig meat - within WSP and between WSP and the neighbouring East Sepik Province (ESP) [reference3]. Border control measures remain heightened, with bans on live pigs, pig meat, and pig products still enforced at the Wutung and Vanimo border posts for all travellers entering Papua New Guinea [reference4]. While continued control measures are essential to prevent the spread into unaffected provinces, PNGBA is simultaneously consulting on alternative risk-management measures when ASF is circulating at a very low prevalence of less than 2% [reference5]. On 5 October 2026, the National Agricultural Research Institute commissioned a sow-breeding shed and mini feed mill at Tambul, Western Highlands Province, as part of an initiative to produce and distribute disease-free foundation pig stock, with ASF prevention/control and farmer training among the objectives [reference6].
Actions taken by Viet Nam: The “National Plan for the Prevention and Control of African Swine Fever for the period of 2020 – 2025” was endorsed on 7 July 2020 (972/QD-TTg). Following the conclusion of the National Plan, a new National Plan for the Prevention and Control of AI, FMD and ASF for the period of 2026-2030 was issued, directing strengthened ASF control through increased vaccination coverage, establishment of disease-free zones and facilities, stricter control of the animal-derived food chain, enhanced diagnostic capacity and timely outbreak response [reference1]. The Department of Animal Health and Production (DAHP) announced the licensing of NAVET-ASFVAC (manufactured by NAVETCO [National Veterinary Joint Stock Company]) in June 2022, AVAC ASF LIVE (manufactured by AVAC) in February 2023 [reference2], and DACOVAC-ASF2 by DABACO Group in March 2025 [reference3]. On 20 May 2026, DAHP sent an official letter to animal health management authorities of all provinces / municipalities to provide updates on the currently circulating ASF virus and recommendations for vaccine selection. According to the letter, gene sequencing conducted in 2026 revealed that 83.6% (357/427) of the representative samples were recombinant from genotype I and genotype II [reference4], similar to the 2025 results [reference5].
Actions taken by Lao People’s Democratic Republic: In response to the re-emergence of ASF in Sainyabouri Province, the local authorities have prohibited the processing and sale of infected pigs, strengthened biosecurity and increased surveillance [reference1, reference2]. The authorities are moving towards a targeted, zone-based approach: infected (red) zones - the movement of live pigs and pork products are suspended. Import of pork from outside is also prohibited while active outbreaks persist; at-risk (yellow) zones - authorities maintains enhanced surveillance. Closed-system commercial farms that meeting required biosecurity standards may apply for special movement permits, subject to a 14-day health observation period and negative ASF test results; and uninfected (green) zones - preventive measures remain in place [reference3].
Actions taken by Cambodia: Cambodia temporarily suspended imports of pigs from neighbouring countries [reference1, reference2], and in-country pig movement control has also been strengthened [reference3, reference4, reference5] according to media.
Actions taken by Thailand: DLD implements an ASF contingency plan with clinical practice guidelines [ reference1] while the provinces monitor and follow up on the situation in accordance with the guidelines [ reference2]. In 2026, in response to the outbreaks in Ubon Ratchathani Province, local authorities urged swine farmers and residents to comply with ASF control and prevention measures, including bans on movement of live pigs, wild boars, and their carcasses; mandatory reporting of sick animals; restrictions on purchasing, selling, or introducing pigs from risk areas; and regular cleaning and disinfection of pens, equipment, and vehicles [reference3]. In Chiang Mai, a temporary epidemic-zone order has been placed prohibiting movement of pigs, wild boar and their carcasses into, out of or through the zone without veterinary authorization, according to media [reference4].
Actions taken by Myanmar: Various control measures including movement control, surveillance, and official carcass disposal have been implemented and awareness has been raised on good animal husbandry practices [reference]. On 20 April 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation released an alert to inform people about ASF prevention and control measures [reference2].
Actions taken by Bangladesh: Various control measures including inspection, disinfection, vector control, movement control, disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste, surveillance and screening were implemented [reference].
Actions taken by Bhutan: The authority implemented a 3D (Depopulation, Disposal and Disinfection) operation, surveillance, movement control, awareness raising, import ban, and encouraged farmers to adopt good pig farming practices [reference1]. The Government has advised pig farmers to safeguard their farms and improve biosecurity; has requested the general public and hoteliers to refrain from illegal importation of pigs and pig products and report suspected imports through the toll-free number; and warned that any person found not adhering to this notification shall be firmly dealt with the relevant laws [reference2].
Actions taken by Nepal: FAO ECTAD Nepal supported biosecurity training for pig farmers in some districts. A pig value chain study is being conducted through the Pandemic Fund project to understand the pig value chain and associated disease risks. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development formed a committee to study the status of Lumpy Skin Disease and ASF in domestic animals and determine effective measures to control the outbreaks, according to media [reference].
Actions taken by India: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) released the Disease Control Strategy Plan in June 2020 as guidance for State / Union territory (UT) Governments for ASF prevention, control and containment [reference1]. In response to the outbreaks, multiple states have imposed strict measures including a complete ban on slaughtering pigs, import and export of pigs and piglets, as well as transportation of pigs and pork [reference2, reference3, reference4, reference5, reference6, reference7]. On 4 August, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, announced India's first indigenous MA-104_Cell_Line-Based Live Attenuated African Swine Fever Vaccine for pigs. The vaccine is based on an Indian field isolate (ASFV/Ind/NIHSAD/Sw-2022/1055); using a novel attenuated ASFV genotype II virus with unique gene deletions. It has undergone comprehensive laboratory evaluation, including sterility, purity, safety, genetic stability, immunogenicity, protective efficacy and virulence reversion studies, and was validated in the field in collaboration with the DAHD, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying [reference8, reference9, reference10, reference11]. On 29 September 2026, Mamit District, Mizoram, issued an ASF prohibitory order restricting entry of pigs and pork products from outside and ASF-affected areas and requiring notification of pig deaths [reference12].Actions taken by Arunachal Pradesh: In response to the new outbreak near Tinsukia District, Assam State in May 2026, multiple districts issued advisories promoting reporting, restricting pig movement, strengthening biosecurity, and ensuring safe disposal to prevent disease spread [reference1, reference2, reference3].
Actions taken by Sri Lanka: After ASF confirmation in October 2024, an ‘extraordinary order’ banning movement, sales, slaughter and artificial insemination of pigs, sales of pork, pork products etc. was implemented until 4 November [reference1, reference2, reference3]. On 3 October 2025, a new special gazette No. 2456/59 designated all districts in Sri Lanka as ASF-susceptible for three months to strengthen containment efforts. It emphasized that only licensed slaughter is allowed and all pigs for slaughter, fattening, or breeding must test negative for ASF, with strict bans on unpermitted sale, transportation or processing of pigs or pork [reference4].
ASF virus can be transmitted through pork and pork products (raw/frozen/dried/under-cooked) in which the virus can survive for a long time. Intensive border and customs Controls are recommended for passengers’ luggage at airports and seaports and for parcels handled at international post offices. Warning signs should be clearly displayed at border and customs entry points, including airports and seaports, stating the consequences of bringing pork and pork products from ASF-infected countries/regions, and instructing passengers to discard pork products in designated disposal places or to hand over to the customs personnel.
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Papua New Guinea:
Southern Highlands, Enga, Hela, Western Highlands, Jiwaka, Simbu, East Sepik, West Sepik and Madang provinces.
India: Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Bihar, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh,
Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand states, and Delhi National Capital Territory.
Disputed territory: Arunachal Pradesh.
Malaysia: Sabah, Sarawak; Perak, Pahang, Malacca, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Terengganu, Kelantan
and Penang (Pulau Pinang) states.
Bhutan: Chhukha, Samdrup Jongkhar, Sarpang, Dagana, Trashigang, and Pemagatshel, Bumthang, Wangdue Phodran, Punakha, Paro, Tsirang and Samste districts.
Thailand:
Buri Ram, Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chumphon, Kalasin, Kamphaeng Phet, Khon Kaen, Krabi, Mae Hong Son, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nan, Nong Bua
Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Phangnga, Phatthalung, Phetchaburi, Phichit, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Roi Et, Si Sa Ket, Songkhla, Suphan Buri, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani provinces and Bangkok.
Nepal:
Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchok, Jajarkot, Jhapa, Morang , Chitwan, Bardiva, Dang, Kaski, Surkhet, Sunsari, Kailali, Syangia, Bara, Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura, Doti, Lamjung, Tanahu, Nawalparasi West, Solukhumbu, and Gorkha districts.
Singapore
Bangladesh: Chittagong Division.
Sri Lanka: Central, North Central, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces.
Genetics
Domestic
Wild boar
Diagnostics
Epidemiology & management
Modelling, assessment & overview
Vaccines
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