US EXPERTS LAUNCH BIRD FLU DETECTING AND PREVENTING TRAINING COURSE FOR ARMENIAN COUNTERPARTS
Armenpress
Mar 15 2006
YEREVAN, MARCH 15, ARMENPRESS: Experts from the USA have launched today
an extensive training course for Armenian counterparts to teach them
how to detect bird flu cases and how to treat human beings diagnosed
with the deadly virus.
The first group of Armenian specialists are from the veterinary
inspection of the agricultural ministry. The US experts are headed
by Doctor Elizabeth Krushinsky, who traveled across Armenia before
starting the training course with agricultural officials, examined
the situation on the ground.
Deputy agriculture minister Levon Rukhkian said US experts did not
see any indication of a bird flu in Armenia.
Earlier this week the government of USA donated 1,500 set of personal
protective equipment to Armenia.
The equipment, which includes coveralls, latex gloves, protective
boots, goggles and masks, is designed to be used by individuals
involved in avian influenza surveillance and response efforts. In a
related development World Bank resident representative has confirmed
that the Bank will provide Armenia with a $6 million assistance to
help it combat the avian influenza.