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August 25, 2024
Cambodia on Saturday told authorities along border provinces to step up efforts in monitoring and preventing the spread of Mpox and other viral diseases such as H5N1 bird flu and anthrax.
According to the minister, Cambodia had recorded a total of 20 Mpox cases with no deaths and 72 human cases of H5N1 bird flu with 43 deaths.
“In this context, I would like to request you all to pay attention to monitoring and preventing the spread of these infectious diseases through people entering Cambodia, by strengthening quarantine measures to protect the nation’s health,” he said.
He also advised provincial governors to deploy quarantine officers at the country’s border gates. Xinhua
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546...nd-other-infectious-diseases-at-border-gates/
August 25, 2024
Cambodia on Saturday told authorities along border provinces to step up efforts in monitoring and preventing the spread of Mpox and other viral diseases such as H5N1 bird flu and anthrax.
According to the minister, Cambodia had recorded a total of 20 Mpox cases with no deaths and 72 human cases of H5N1 bird flu with 43 deaths.
“In this context, I would like to request you all to pay attention to monitoring and preventing the spread of these infectious diseases through people entering Cambodia, by strengthening quarantine measures to protect the nation’s health,” he said.
He also advised provincial governors to deploy quarantine officers at the country’s border gates. Xinhua
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546...nd-other-infectious-diseases-at-border-gates/