According to a National Parks (NParks) press release on 7 February 2023, a dead wild boar found in northwestern Singapore was confirmed to be infected with the African Swine Fever (ASF)
ASF does not infect humans
According to the press release, ASF is not infectious to human beings but rather only infects wild boars and pigs.
Wild boars and pigs who are infected by ASF usually will pass on from hemorrhagic fever.
ASF is commonly found in African countries and as the years passed, it has spreaded.
Due to it spreading around the globe, various countries had recalled their pork products over the years from the shelves, which resulted in a shortage.
NParks Press Release
NParks confirms presence of African Swine Fever in a wild boar carcass found in Singapore
“Singapore, 9 February 2023 – On 7 February 2023, the National Parks Board (NParks)
confirmed the presence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in a wild boar carcass found in the
northwest of Singapore.
ASF is not zoonotic, meaning it does not infect humans, and is not a risk to public health. ASF
is a disease that affects only wild boars and pigs.
Public advisory
NParks has in place a biosurveillance system to quickly detect animal diseases, including ASF.
Wild boars are native to Singapore and can be found in our nature reserves, parks, and other
green spaces. NParks is closely monitoring the health of wild boars in these areas.
Members of the public are reminded to stay on designated trails when visiting these areas,
observe wild boars from a distance, and not to feed or get close to them.
We advise the public not to touch or pick up any sick or dead animals. Members of the public
who encounter sick or dead animals should call the Animal Response Centre at 1800-476-
1600 to report these sightings.”