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Vietnam, Model for Containing Bird Flu: WHO
April 9, 2007
Dr Hans Troedsson, WHO representative in Vietnam, highly praised the Vietnamese government’s efforts in controlling bird flu, confirming that Vietnam is a model for containing the infectious global pandemic.
“Vietnam has controlled the disease perfectly. The government’s large-scale campaigns have brought good results,” Troedsson said at the meeting to commemorate World Health Day, held in Hanoi on April. 6.
About a year ago, with strong determination and international assistance, Vietnam managed to successfully contain influenza A (H5N1). Since November 14, 2005, Vietnam has reported no further human cases.
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category: News from Other Sources : General Health News
contributed by Liza Nanni on 9 April 2007
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