Juergen Voegele
Juergen Voegele
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The world is beginning to see this is not going to go away easily.
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At this moment, it's not clear to what extent this epidemic is under control in Europe and Central Asia. Our message to countries in the region is this: Be prepared. Don't wait till you have an outbreak to think about drafting contingency plans and putting together a communications strategy.
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A joint assessment has come up with a $30 million requirement to fill the needs to improve surveillance, veterinary services and put in place a basic human health component to deal with the outbreak.
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The Kyrgyz Republic is located in Central Asia on a major migratory flyway path and the current capacity in the country to monitor migratory birds and potential transmission of disease to local poultry and among local poultry is very weak. This is definitely a country that needs assistance immediately.