Under the first phase, measures are being taken to put special vigilance, constant monitoring of poultry related business, awareness creating training and prevention tips in eight districts including Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Banke, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari and Saptari. [break]
Likewise, Livestock Service Office of the high-risk districts have set up surveillance points in different places and put forward campaigns to protect people from imminent threats posed by the bird flu outbreak, said Public Health Expert Kriti Sagar Baral.
The Health Ministry has been cautious to provide necessary human resources, medicines, vaccines and equipments in the vulnerable districts, said Officer at the Centre of National Health, Education, Information and Communication, Ramji Ghimire.
Bird flu detected in eight places of Chitwan