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Team Sensitises Students on Bird Flu
From Augustine Osayande in Jalingo, 12.16.2008
A combined team of Avian Influenza Control Project in Taraba State has commenced a sensitisation visit to primary and secondary schools in the state.
According to a statement by the Communication Desk Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Tabki, the campaign became necessary because students were more vulnerable to the virus anytime there was an outbreak.
He said the students would be sensitised on how to keep away from infected birds and avoid eating dead chickens. They would also be advised on the need to wash their hands properly with soap and clean water.
Tabki said the team was also working to disinfect local bird markets in the state weekly, this he said, was to ensure that the markets and poultry farms across the state were rid of the virus.
While commending the local government desk officers for their active roles in the fight against the virus in their localities, he called on traditional, religious and community leaders to report any case of outbreak of the virus to the nearest veterinary clinics.
Poultry farmers were also advised to fumigate their farms regularly to ensure that the disease was eradicated.
Team Sensitises Students on Bird Flu
From Augustine Osayande in Jalingo, 12.16.2008
A combined team of Avian Influenza Control Project in Taraba State has commenced a sensitisation visit to primary and secondary schools in the state.
According to a statement by the Communication Desk Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Tabki, the campaign became necessary because students were more vulnerable to the virus anytime there was an outbreak.
He said the students would be sensitised on how to keep away from infected birds and avoid eating dead chickens. They would also be advised on the need to wash their hands properly with soap and clean water.
Tabki said the team was also working to disinfect local bird markets in the state weekly, this he said, was to ensure that the markets and poultry farms across the state were rid of the virus.
While commending the local government desk officers for their active roles in the fight against the virus in their localities, he called on traditional, religious and community leaders to report any case of outbreak of the virus to the nearest veterinary clinics.
Poultry farmers were also advised to fumigate their farms regularly to ensure that the disease was eradicated.