Rospotrebnadzor - the need to promote the prevention of avian influenza

MOSCOW | 28.01.2009

Chief Sanitary Doctor of Russia Gennady Onishchenko sent a letter to the regions on the epidemiology of influenza in the world, and particularly in Russia. As reported in this document, published on the website of Rospotrebnadzor, in 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded three cases of bird flu in China. Since 2003, observed 399 confirmed cases of the disease.

To prevent the spread of the virus A/H5N1 (bird flu), the head of Rospotrebnadzor recommends immediately inform higher authorities about cases of influenza, ARI and pneumonia among poultry farm workers. The staff of the hospital and laboratories required to have a margin of diagnostic drugs, antiviral drugs and personal protective equipment.

Federal Service for Veterinary and phytosanitary supervision recommended training for all people working with birds. G. Onishchenko also spoke of the need to promote the prevention of avian flu in the media. In a letter Rospotrebnadzor noted that the situation on all types of influenza and ARI in Russia is estimated as neepidemicheskaya.