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  • Ivory Coast - Prevention of avian influenza H5N1 in Abidjan district: minister launches disinfection operations

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    20-07-2015

    PREVENTION OF AVIAN INFLUENZA IN ABIDJAN DISTRICT: THE MINISTER OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES THE Adjoumani DISINFECTION OPERATIONS CHICKEN SALES POINTS

    The Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Kobenan Adjoumani Kouassi, officially launched on 20 July, at point of sale of poultry great market of Kumasi, cleaning and disinfection of chicken outlets in the district of Abidjan . These transactions financed by the "President of the Republic, HE Mr. Alassane Ouattara up to 195 million FCFA" and targeting "57 chickens markets of the district of Abidjan over a period of two weeks", are a response to the Government following the Information concerning the presence of avian influenza in households, specifically in Bouake, where homes "could be isolated and disinfected," the minister said Adjoumani.

    Dressed disinfection facilities including a white blouse, a pair of glasses, shoes, gloves and a spray and accompanied by a team of veterinary service, the minister sprayed all chickens POS the large market of Kumasi.

    "We started by Koumassi which is critical as more and more health alerts were received stating poultry mortality," explained Mr. Adjoumani.

    Also the minister reassured the people: "Once disinfection made, the outlets will be replenished in chickens that can be eaten without any difficulty" and "the means are available to put out of harm this disease that constitutes a danger to the consumption of our people, especially for poultry. "

    He also said that "FAO is committed to make available to C?te d'Ivoire 100 thousand dollars, or 60 million FCFA about" before adding that he "has made requests to the World Bank , the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other structures.

    Transmitted by a virus called H5N1 bird flu reappeared in the country since April 2015 in Bouak? was neutralized and the Ivorian government is making steps to ensure prevention.

    As for cleaning and disinfection, they should cover the country to prevent the disease operates.

    "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
    -Nelson Mandela
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