A two-year-old girl in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district succumbed to avian influenza (H5N1) after consuming raw chicken, marking the state’s initial recorded human death due to bird flu. The tragic incident has put health authorities on high alert, emphasizing the need for caution and ensuring thorough cooking of poultry to avert additional cases. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent the spread of the virus in the region. This development underscores the importance of following proper food safety measures to safeguard public health.