Indonesia Propose WHO Revision of the Status of the Pandemic of Pig Flu

On Saturday, 09/05/2009 16:29 WIB
Indonesia Propose WHO Revision of the Status of the Pandemic of Pig Flu of Muhammad Taufiqqurahman -
Reuters Jakarta - Indonesia became one of the participants Health Minister Special Meeting ounce A influenza (H1N1) in Bangkok, Thailand. In this opportunity of Indonesia proposed so that the health body of the world or the World Health Organization (WHO) revised the status of the flu pandemic H1N1. "Indonesia proposed that WHO revised the parameter in determining the status" of the "pandemic." Because of the status pendemi that was appointed by WHO to be able to carry the consequences that were difficult for a country, for example Mexico enough, said Health Minister Siti Fadillah Supari.
That was sent by him after attending the meeting that joined menkes more than one ASEAN +3 (China, Korea, Japan) on May 7-8 yesterday that. Upon arrival from Bangkok Siti at once held the press conference in the Department of the Health, Street HR Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Southern Jakarta, on Saturday (9/5/2009). According to him, the determination of the status of the virus pandemic H1N1 in the level 6 preferably not only was based on the spread between humankind then. But also must consider the clinical determinant and the determinant of virology high or low pathogenic.

Said by Siti, the meeting between Menkes produced several agreements.
Firstly, the political commitment that was high as well as the ASEAN solidarity +3 to face the threat outbreak from influenza H1N1. All delegation that was present agreeing to increase vigilance at his country was their respective in facing the virus.
"It was second, all member-state agreed that outbreak this time did not yet achieve the status 6 pandemics." All agreed that pendemi this clinically light, but continue to we must be on the alert, he explained. Two important points, continued Siti, also was produced. That is, increased the effectiveness of communication so that the community does not panic.
Then, considered the system in ASEAN +3 to facilitate the availability of the supply when the state of emergency happening. "Indonesia also warned, despite the world was facing outbreak influenza H1N1." ASEAN +3 will continue to complete the process of the Indonesian struggle in the virus sharing and benefit sharing in WHO, pungkas him.