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05NDJAMENA1753
2005-12-09 12:53:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ndjamena
Cable title:
CHAD: MOVING SLOWLY ON AI PREPAREDNESS
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UNCLAS NDJAMENA 001753
SIPDIS
ROME FOR FODAG
ACCRA FOR WARP/COONEY AND BROWDER
OES FOR FOR SINGER AND DALEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV TBIO ECON EAGR CD
SUBJECT: CHAD: MOVING SLOWLY ON AI PREPAREDNESS
Ref: A) N'djamena 1561; B) SecState 209622
UNCLAS NDJAMENA 001753
SIPDIS
ROME FOR FODAG
ACCRA FOR WARP/COONEY AND BROWDER
OES FOR FOR SINGER AND DALEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV TBIO ECON EAGR CD
SUBJECT: CHAD: MOVING SLOWLY ON AI PREPAREDNESS
Ref: A) N'djamena 1561; B) SecState 209622
1. Summary: Chad is slowly gearing up to official
recognition of the threat of avian influenza. The
government has prohibited the entry of live poultry into
areas at risk and strengthened the government's existing
veterinary surveillance system. Wild birds are expected in
the Lake Chad area from December through February. A more
detailed national plan will be developed with FAO Technical
Assistance. End summary.
2. This cable updates information provided in reftel (A)
concerning the state of preparedness in Chad. Government of
Chad (GOC) authorities, headed by the Ministry of Livestock,
met October 25, 2005 to discuss measures to be taken to
prevent introduction of infected poultry into Chad and to
strengthen surveillance of wild birds. As a result of the
meeting, the government issued a decree to prohibit the
entry of live poultry into the zones at risk and reinforce
the surveillance network currently in place and the capacity
of the veterinary laboratory. While the country reportedly
has a reasonable veterinary network (cordon sanitaire) in
the east to assist in monitoring of livestock diseases from
Sudan, western Chad (where migrating wild bird are expected
between December - February) does not have similar
infrastructure. Similarly, due to porous borders, it is
unlikely that the government will be able to effectively
enforce the ban on live imports.
3. A FAO-funded technical adviser is expected in December
to develop a more comprehensive national plan. FAO
representative Mamadou Diallo reported to EmbOffs November
21 that FAO is funding a regional project for West Africa
(including Cameroon and Chad) which will provide for support
for veterinary services and preventative measures. Funded
at USD 400,000, there is very little to go around from
country to country, and FAO rep acknowledged the need for
much greater financial assistance for specific national
plans. FAO Rep also reported that the participation of the
Ministry of Health is still lagging in the inter-agency
effort and the Ministry of Livestock and the National
Veterinary Laboratory are the focal points for GOC action at
this time.
4. DCM met with the Minister of Livestock, Mahamat Allamine
Bourma Treye, December 7, to discuss Chad's state of
preparedness. The Minister stressed Chad's vulnerability as
a major host to migratory birds and emphasized that Chad
lacked the means to effectively monitor and test any
suspected cases. He pointed out that, in the case of an
outbreak of avian flu, Chad's 24 million domestic poultry
would be at risk with implications for the livelihoods of
the many small farmers that keep poultry.
5. Comment: We anticipate that the FAO-assisted national
plan will be circulated to donors as a basis for funding
specific national needs. End comment.
Wall
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SIPDIS
ROME FOR FODAG
ACCRA FOR WARP/COONEY AND BROWDER
OES FOR FOR SINGER AND DALEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV TBIO ECON EAGR CD
SUBJECT: CHAD: MOVING SLOWLY ON AI PREPAREDNESS
Ref: A) N'djamena 1561; B) SecState 209622
1. Summary: Chad is slowly gearing up to official
recognition of the threat of avian influenza. The
government has prohibited the entry of live poultry into
areas at risk and strengthened the government's existing
veterinary surveillance system. Wild birds are expected in
the Lake Chad area from December through February. A more
detailed national plan will be developed with FAO Technical
Assistance. End summary.
2. This cable updates information provided in reftel (A)
concerning the state of preparedness in Chad. Government of
Chad (GOC) authorities, headed by the Ministry of Livestock,
met October 25, 2005 to discuss measures to be taken to
prevent introduction of infected poultry into Chad and to
strengthen surveillance of wild birds. As a result of the
meeting, the government issued a decree to prohibit the
entry of live poultry into the zones at risk and reinforce
the surveillance network currently in place and the capacity
of the veterinary laboratory. While the country reportedly
has a reasonable veterinary network (cordon sanitaire) in
the east to assist in monitoring of livestock diseases from
Sudan, western Chad (where migrating wild bird are expected
between December - February) does not have similar
infrastructure. Similarly, due to porous borders, it is
unlikely that the government will be able to effectively
enforce the ban on live imports.
3. A FAO-funded technical adviser is expected in December
to develop a more comprehensive national plan. FAO
representative Mamadou Diallo reported to EmbOffs November
21 that FAO is funding a regional project for West Africa
(including Cameroon and Chad) which will provide for support
for veterinary services and preventative measures. Funded
at USD 400,000, there is very little to go around from
country to country, and FAO rep acknowledged the need for
much greater financial assistance for specific national
plans. FAO Rep also reported that the participation of the
Ministry of Health is still lagging in the inter-agency
effort and the Ministry of Livestock and the National
Veterinary Laboratory are the focal points for GOC action at
this time.
4. DCM met with the Minister of Livestock, Mahamat Allamine
Bourma Treye, December 7, to discuss Chad's state of
preparedness. The Minister stressed Chad's vulnerability as
a major host to migratory birds and emphasized that Chad
lacked the means to effectively monitor and test any
suspected cases. He pointed out that, in the case of an
outbreak of avian flu, Chad's 24 million domestic poultry
would be at risk with implications for the livelihoods of
the many small farmers that keep poultry.
5. Comment: We anticipate that the FAO-assisted national
plan will be circulated to donors as a basis for funding
specific national needs. End comment.
Wall
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