11.08.2006 Wednesday - ISTANBUL 21:29
Turkey Allocates $55 Million to Bird Flu Prevention
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
zaman.com
Turkey launched a new $55 million initiative to combat the bird flu over the next four years.
Over $34 million in funding for the Bird Flu Preparation and Prevention Project came from the World Bank through a long-term loan, with the European Union donating $12.7 million and an additional $1 million from the United States.
The Turkish government and the private sector will contribute to the project with $7 million. An advertising campaign is planned under the project as well as intensive studies over the 2006-2010 period.
Turkey Allocates $55 Million to Bird Flu Prevention
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
zaman.com
Turkey launched a new $55 million initiative to combat the bird flu over the next four years.
Over $34 million in funding for the Bird Flu Preparation and Prevention Project came from the World Bank through a long-term loan, with the European Union donating $12.7 million and an additional $1 million from the United States.
The Turkish government and the private sector will contribute to the project with $7 million. An advertising campaign is planned under the project as well as intensive studies over the 2006-2010 period.