Archive · 21 Nov 2025
African Swine Fever Detected in Nashik; Containment Zones Declared
African Swine Fever, a disease that only affects pigs, has been found in Nashik.
A small area around a dumping ground is now an infected zone, and a larger area is being watched.
Farmers and the public should tell the government if they see any sick pigs.
African Swine Fever confirmed in Nashik, India
One-km radius around dumping ground declared infected zone
10-km radius marked as surveillance zone
Disease spreads among pigs but does not infect humans
Pig farmers and public urged to report suspected cases
- Who
- Pigs in Nashik
- What
- Contracted African Swine Fever
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Nashik, India
- Why
- Due to close proximity to an infected dumping ground
Government's Stance
Public Concerns
Disease Spread
Government's Stance
Government assures the disease is contained and not a threat to humans
Public Concerns
Public may be worried about the disease's presence in their area
- Infected Zone Radius
- 1 km
- Surveillance Zone Radius
- 10 km
- Disease
- African Swine Fever
- Affected Species
- Pigs
- Human Infection Risk
- None