Illustrative image (Source: AFP/VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked for greater
efforts from ministries and sectors to prevent bird flu viruses from entering
Vietnam in the context of s in many countries worldwide.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is directed to take
measures against the spread of the viruses, including by spraying chemicals in poultry
markets and farms.
The ministry is asked to keep a close watch on the situation to timely detect and
tackle outbreaks, towards preventing the viruses from spreading to humans.
The ministries of Defence, and Finance will be responsible for dealing
with the cross-border illegal poultry trade, while the
Ministry of Industry and Trade will coordinate with the Ministry of Public
Security and relevant agencies to enhance market management and quarantines, and
strictly handle poultry smuggling in the market.
The Ministry of Health and the MARD will work with international organisations to
follow the development of new diseases related to bird flu viruses, apply preventive measures and organise
treatment in cases of A/H7N9 infection.
Communication
agencies such as the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Vietnam
Television, the Vietnam News Agency and others are requested to intensify
information campaigns to raise public awareness of measures for stopping bird flu viruses from transmitting to
humans.
Chairmen
of People’s Committees of provinces and cities are responsible for directing
relevant agencies and forces to handle cross-border illegal
poultry trade and poultry products with unknown origin, and swiftly detect outbreaks.
Attention will also be paid to ensuring food safety, especially in processing
establishments, and disseminating hygiene practices in poultry breeding and
slaughtering activities.-VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
