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Burma working on a flu-communication program

Posted on October 13, 2008

A news release from UNICEF: Local officials learn how to raise awareness about bird flu in Myanmar. Excerpt:More than 60 health and livestock professionals are now ready to implement their communication workplan on avian influenza, which was drafted during a recent three-day training session held in Nyaung Shwe Township, Shan State.The plan aims to make a significance contribution towards combating the threat of bird flu here in an area that is at high risk for a potential outbreak. Nyaung Shwe is close to a wetland wildlife sanctuary located on a major north-south migration path for birds.Imp...

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