Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07KATHMANDU760
2007-04-13 11:46:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kathmandu
Cable title:
NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR APRIL
how-toVZCZCXRO3933 PP RUEHCI DE RUEHKT #0760 1031146 ZNR UUUUU ZZH P 131146Z APR 07 FM AMEMBASSY KATHMANDU TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 5590 INFO RUEHBJ/AMEMBASSY BEIJING PRIORITY 5618 RUEHLM/AMEMBASSY COLOMBO PRIORITY 5918 RUEHKA/AMEMBASSY DHAKA PRIORITY 1129 RUEHIL/AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD PRIORITY 3937 RUEHLO/AMEMBASSY LONDON PRIORITY 5241 RUEHNE/AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI PRIORITY 1300 RUEHCI/AMCONSUL KOLKATA PRIORITY 3368
UNCLAS KATHMANDU 000760
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO CASC KFLU SOCI WHO NP
SUBJECT: NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR APRIL
REF: A. NEW DELHI 1418
B. KATHMANDU 558
No AI Human or Bird Cases Reported in Nepal
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UNCLAS KATHMANDU 000760
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO CASC KFLU SOCI WHO NP
SUBJECT: NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR APRIL
REF: A. NEW DELHI 1418
B. KATHMANDU 558
No AI Human or Bird Cases Reported in Nepal
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1. (SBU) A/DCM chaired post's avian influenza (AI) working
group on April 11. Post Medical Officer reported that there
have been no confirmed cases of AI in Nepal, in spite of
recent confirmed cases in surrounding countries. In the past
thirty days there have been confirmed reports of AI bird
cases in Bangladesh, Northern India and Tibet. PMO commented
that in light of the reported cases in the neighboring
countries, AI is probably already in Nepal, but to date has
gone undetected. Post is actively monitoring the situation
and continuing awareness efforts.
Imports Restricted
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2. (U) Following the detection of bird-flu in India, PolOff
reported, Nepal has made an effort to ban the import of
birds, chicks, eggs and processed poultry meats from India.
Special quarantine check posts have been set up in border
areas. Post will continue to monitor activities at the
border and the effects of the ban.
Training for Nepal Police, Army and Health Officials
-------------- --------------
3. (U) USAID reported that the Armed Forced Research
Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) will host a training
for 20 members of the Armed Police Force, Nepal Police and
Nepal Army on April 17-19 in Kathmandu. Dr. Rodney L.
Coldren from AFIRMS will conduct the training and will cover
rapid response techniques, background information, infection
control and non-pharmacologic interventions. PolOff reported
that four public health officials attended an AI trainers
workshop in New Delhi in March organized by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (ref A).
MORIARTY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO CASC KFLU SOCI WHO NP
SUBJECT: NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR APRIL
REF: A. NEW DELHI 1418
B. KATHMANDU 558
No AI Human or Bird Cases Reported in Nepal
--------------
1. (SBU) A/DCM chaired post's avian influenza (AI) working
group on April 11. Post Medical Officer reported that there
have been no confirmed cases of AI in Nepal, in spite of
recent confirmed cases in surrounding countries. In the past
thirty days there have been confirmed reports of AI bird
cases in Bangladesh, Northern India and Tibet. PMO commented
that in light of the reported cases in the neighboring
countries, AI is probably already in Nepal, but to date has
gone undetected. Post is actively monitoring the situation
and continuing awareness efforts.
Imports Restricted
--------------
2. (U) Following the detection of bird-flu in India, PolOff
reported, Nepal has made an effort to ban the import of
birds, chicks, eggs and processed poultry meats from India.
Special quarantine check posts have been set up in border
areas. Post will continue to monitor activities at the
border and the effects of the ban.
Training for Nepal Police, Army and Health Officials
-------------- --------------
3. (U) USAID reported that the Armed Forced Research
Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) will host a training
for 20 members of the Armed Police Force, Nepal Police and
Nepal Army on April 17-19 in Kathmandu. Dr. Rodney L.
Coldren from AFIRMS will conduct the training and will cover
rapid response techniques, background information, infection
control and non-pharmacologic interventions. PolOff reported
that four public health officials attended an AI trainers
workshop in New Delhi in March organized by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (ref A).
MORIARTY