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The Ministry of Health (MOH) says it has intensified its surveillance and testing efforts in response to growing global concerns over Avian influenza (bird flu) following recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram, in a statement issued through the Ministry’s Corporate Communications Department, confirmed that while the WHO currently assesses the risk to the general public as low, the Health Ministry remains vigilant.
“As is customary with all viruses of concern, the ministry continues to undertake surveillance and testing to detect any potential cases and to proactively protect public health. Focal points from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries are in regular communication, and there is enhanced vigilance for both animal and human surveillance for clusters of unusual illnesses in poultry, livestock, or persons in contact with these sources,” Parasram said.
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