Identifier
Created
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05BRATISLAVA873
2005-10-27 14:36:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bratislava
Cable title:  

SLOVAK AVIAN INFLUENZA FRAMEWORK PLAN

Tags:  TBIO EAGR SOCI KSCA LO WHO FAO OIE 
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UNCLAS BRATISLAVA 000873 

SIPDIS


E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO EAGR SOCI KSCA LO WHO FAO OIE
SUBJECT: SLOVAK AVIAN INFLUENZA FRAMEWORK PLAN

REF: BRATISLAVA 865

UNCLAS BRATISLAVA 000873

SIPDIS


E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO EAGR SOCI KSCA LO WHO FAO OIE
SUBJECT: SLOVAK AVIAN INFLUENZA FRAMEWORK PLAN

REF: BRATISLAVA 865


1. On October 26, the GOS approved and publicly released its
framework plan to combat the threat of avian influenza (AI)
and the possibility of a pandemic virus. The new plan
replaced a previous version established in August of 2001.
The framework established a Commission, headed by Minister of
Health Rudolf Zajac, to coordinate all government actions.
Other members of the Commission include the Ministers of
Interior, Defense, Transportation, Agriculture, Finance,
Education, and other bureaucrats and scientific experts.


2. According to the release, the Commission has been tasked
to draft a specific action plan within 15 days that prepares
for multiple contingencies (this is really just a formality,
because this plan already exists, see reftel). Other
responsibilities of the Commission include taking inventories
of vaccines, anti-virals, and protective gear (and financing
any deficiencies),negotiating for additional drug supplies,
addressing any VAT concerns with acquisitions related to AI,
verifying the numbers of at-risk workers, and vaccinating
them (for seasonal influenza). Critical ministries (such as
Interior, Defense, and Transportation) were also asked to
generate specific plans to ensure that they could function in
the event of a pandemic outbreak. Finally, the Ministry of
Agriculture was assigned to enact measures to protect animals
and the Ministry of Education was charged with preparing a
strategy to protect public schools.
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