This year has seen a drop in the number of bird flu-infected provinces and cities compared to the previous years, but a rise in the number of people contracting the deadly virus. In fact, the bird flu virus continues spreading throughout the country, thus increasing the risk of transmission in humans.
According to the Veterinary Diagnosis Centre, 54 of 1,043 poultry samples have been tested positive for H5N1 virus, accounting for 5.17 percent.
These samples were taken from birds in seven northern provinces and cities, namely Bac Giang, Ha Nam, Hanoi, Ha Tay, Hai Duong, Thai Binh and Vinh Phuc, and an international border gate in northern Lang Son province.
Examination work conducted on birds available at 15 markets in the above localities showed that bird flu virus was detected in 10 markets. As a result, six out of the seven provinces and cities were reported to have bird flu outbreaks, excluding Ha Tay province, accounting for 85.71 percent. It’s worth noting that bird flu virus was also found in birds imported from China. This is raising concerns among localities.
Deputy Director of the Veterinary Diagnosis Centre, Nguyen Van Cam, has asked local districts to intensify specific measures, including sterilization, strict control of poultry transport, and improve protection for poultry sellers in markets, in order to prevent the spread of the fatal disease.
The National Steering Committee for Bird Flu Control and Prevention has urged provincial authorities to step up public awareness campaigns on the purchase and use of all poultry products. The committee also ordered all localities to ensure that vaccinations of fowl and the spraying of contaminated areas with disinfectant be conducted in a thorough and speedy manner.
According to the Health Ministry, the bird flu epidemic has seen complicated developments in Vietnam. By June 18, bird flu outbreaks have been reported in 18 cities and provinces throughout the country.
*** Prime Minister calls for immediate efforts to contain bird flu outbreaks
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on June 19 ordered local administrations to thoroughly review and report the real situation regarding the fight against bird flu epidemic.
The PM stressed that all local administration chiefs would be held personally responsible if bird flu outbreaks wreak havoc in their localities. Authorities should raise farmers’ awareness of the disease, particularly in hatcheries.
Mr Dung also warned that the national water fowl stock of over 70 million head is developing too fast especially when viewed against the recorded 50 million flock in 2006.
He called for immediate efforts to contain the outbreaks and isolate the neighbourhoods in order to curb the spread of the epidemic as well as to launch immunisation campaigns for entire poultry stocks, making vaccination compulsory in high-risk areas.
The Government leader’s warning came amid a recent death attributed to the H5N1 virus, the first in 17 months.
According to the Veterinary Diagnosis Centre, 54 of 1,043 poultry samples have been tested positive for H5N1 virus, accounting for 5.17 percent.
These samples were taken from birds in seven northern provinces and cities, namely Bac Giang, Ha Nam, Hanoi, Ha Tay, Hai Duong, Thai Binh and Vinh Phuc, and an international border gate in northern Lang Son province.
Examination work conducted on birds available at 15 markets in the above localities showed that bird flu virus was detected in 10 markets. As a result, six out of the seven provinces and cities were reported to have bird flu outbreaks, excluding Ha Tay province, accounting for 85.71 percent. It’s worth noting that bird flu virus was also found in birds imported from China. This is raising concerns among localities.
Deputy Director of the Veterinary Diagnosis Centre, Nguyen Van Cam, has asked local districts to intensify specific measures, including sterilization, strict control of poultry transport, and improve protection for poultry sellers in markets, in order to prevent the spread of the fatal disease.
The National Steering Committee for Bird Flu Control and Prevention has urged provincial authorities to step up public awareness campaigns on the purchase and use of all poultry products. The committee also ordered all localities to ensure that vaccinations of fowl and the spraying of contaminated areas with disinfectant be conducted in a thorough and speedy manner.
According to the Health Ministry, the bird flu epidemic has seen complicated developments in Vietnam. By June 18, bird flu outbreaks have been reported in 18 cities and provinces throughout the country.
*** Prime Minister calls for immediate efforts to contain bird flu outbreaks
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on June 19 ordered local administrations to thoroughly review and report the real situation regarding the fight against bird flu epidemic.
The PM stressed that all local administration chiefs would be held personally responsible if bird flu outbreaks wreak havoc in their localities. Authorities should raise farmers’ awareness of the disease, particularly in hatcheries.
Mr Dung also warned that the national water fowl stock of over 70 million head is developing too fast especially when viewed against the recorded 50 million flock in 2006.
He called for immediate efforts to contain the outbreaks and isolate the neighbourhoods in order to curb the spread of the epidemic as well as to launch immunisation campaigns for entire poultry stocks, making vaccination compulsory in high-risk areas.
The Government leader’s warning came amid a recent death attributed to the H5N1 virus, the first in 17 months.
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