FrenchieGirl
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Central African Republic - New Government Plan
Quick translation:
The Central African Government has published a new plan to prevent the emergence of bird flu. It details 15 measures, among which:
- import restrictions of poultry and poultry products from affected countries;
- creation of a Pilot Committee headed by the Prime Minister;
- creation of an Interministerial Technical Committee to elaborate prevention programmes and put in place the import restrictions of poultry;
- the catching of wild birds is forbidden;
- surveillance of poultry commercial operations;
- awareness campaigns;
- increased surveillance of migratory movements at the borders.
The Central African Republic Government has taken these steps because of the risk of bird flu dangers in nearby Nigeria.
Link (in French): http://tinyurl.com/243alu
Quick translation:
The Central African Government has published a new plan to prevent the emergence of bird flu. It details 15 measures, among which:
- import restrictions of poultry and poultry products from affected countries;
- creation of a Pilot Committee headed by the Prime Minister;
- creation of an Interministerial Technical Committee to elaborate prevention programmes and put in place the import restrictions of poultry;
- the catching of wild birds is forbidden;
- surveillance of poultry commercial operations;
- awareness campaigns;
- increased surveillance of migratory movements at the borders.
The Central African Republic Government has taken these steps because of the risk of bird flu dangers in nearby Nigeria.
Link (in French): http://tinyurl.com/243alu