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Venezuelan Health and Environment Ministries prepare avian flu emergency plan
Venezuelan Health and Environment Ministries prepare avian flu emergency plan
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VHeadline.com News Editor Patrick J. O'Donoghue writes:
Venezuelan Environment & Renewable Resources (MARNR) Ministry has announced that it will shortly release a national plan to combat bird flu.
The plan will be the result of consultations aimed at dealing with the disease before, during and after it hits Venezuela.
A second group will examine monitoring procedures of birds and humans, especially migratory flocks.
A third work group will track the illegal animal and bird trade that is prevalent in Venezuela.
National Guard (GN) procedures and training in containing and dealing with the disease and smuggling trade is another important discussion point.
Finally, medical attention and response, including availability of medicine, is under review and discussion.
A MARNR spokesperson says that although the Health Ministry is responsible for the area, MARNR is actively participating in two work groups: good practice in agriculture and control of migratory birds.
Venezuelan Environment & Renewable Resources (MARNR) Ministry has announced that it will shortly release a national plan to combat bird flu.
The plan will be the result of consultations aimed at dealing with the disease before, during and after it hits Venezuela.
- However, it is the Health Ministry that is currently coordinating 5 work groups to cover all contingencies and propose measures to avoid the arrival of any kind if avian flu strains.
A second group will examine monitoring procedures of birds and humans, especially migratory flocks.
A third work group will track the illegal animal and bird trade that is prevalent in Venezuela.
National Guard (GN) procedures and training in containing and dealing with the disease and smuggling trade is another important discussion point.
Finally, medical attention and response, including availability of medicine, is under review and discussion.
A MARNR spokesperson says that although the Health Ministry is responsible for the area, MARNR is actively participating in two work groups: good practice in agriculture and control of migratory birds.