Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
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04HANOI321 | 2004-02-05 10:08:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Hanoi |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available. |
UNCLAS HANOI 000321 |
1. (U) WHO INVESTIGATIVE TEAM DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE TO INDICATE 13 CASES OF LABORATORY-CONFIRMED H5 INFLUENZA IN HUMANS. -------------------------- PPE SHORTAGE -------------------------- 2. (U) Due to worldwide demand, the GVN, WHO, and FAO are now facing difficulties in purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) even when funding is available. -------------------------- AFFECTED PROVINCES -------------------------- 3. (U) VIRTUALLY EVERY PROVINCE IS REPORTING BIRD DEATHS RELATED TO AVIAN INFLUENZA. -------------------------- NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE -------------------------- 4. (U) THE PRIME MINISTER HAS ESTABLISHED A NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE ON THE CONTROL OF AVIAN INFLUENZA, CHAIRED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. HE HAS FURTHER ASSIGNED EACH MEMBER OF HIS CABINET TWO OR THREE PROVINCES IN WHICH THEY ARE TO OVERSEE AVIAN FLU CONTROL. ON FEBRUARY 4, THIS COMMITTEE ORDERED A HALT IN THE PROCESSING OF ALL CHICKENS AND CHICKEN PRODUCTS. -------------------------- MEETING FOR AMBASSADORS -------------------------- 5. (U) THE GVN HOSTED A MEETING FOR AMBASSADORS TO DISCUSS AVIAN INFLUENZA LATE TODAY. A READ-OUT WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE NEXT UPDATE. BURGHARDT |