Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07KATHMANDU970
2007-05-16 10:48:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kathmandu
Cable title:
NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR MAY
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UNCLAS KATHMANDU 000970
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO CASC KLFU KSTH FAO WHO OIE NP
SUBJECT: NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR MAY
REF: KATHMANDU 760
No AI Human or Bird Cases Reported in Nepal
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UNCLAS KATHMANDU 000970
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO CASC KLFU KSTH FAO WHO OIE NP
SUBJECT: NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR MAY
REF: KATHMANDU 760
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 May 9. Post Medical Officer reported that there
have been no confirmed cases of AI in Nepal, in spite of
recent confirmed cases in surrounding countries. Post is
actively monitoring the situation and continuing awareness
efforts.
Government Launches National AI Project
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2. (U) On May 3 the Government of Nepal (GON) launched a
National Avian Influenza Control Project. The 18.2 million
dollar project will be funded through a World Bank grant.
The overall objectives of the project are to minimize the
threat AI poses to human beings in Nepal by controlling AI
infections in birds, especially in domestic poultry, and
preparing for, controlling, and responding to possible human
infections, especially an influenza epidemic and related
emergencies. The objectives will be achieved through three
types of interventions: (1) prevention; (2) preparedness and
planning; and (3) response and containment. If successful,
the proposed project will reduce the burden of disease in
animals and the consequent economic losses. It will also
lower the risk of human infection and the loss of
productivity attributable to human infections in Nepal and
other neighboring countries. The project implementation
period is four and a half years. The project has four
components: (a) animal health; (b) human health; (c)
communication; and (d) project management. The project will
fall under the umbrella of the Central Natural Disaster
Relief Committee which the Home Secretary chairs. There will
be two main implementing agencies - the Department of
Livestock Services in the Ministry of Agriculture and the
Department of Health Services in the Ministry of Health.
Comment
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3. (SBU) The magnitude of the World Bank Project will present
new challenges for the Government of Nepal (GON). The sheer
size of the project will likely overwhelm the existing
infrastructure and test the capacity of the Government
Departments charged with implementing the project. USAID
will provide the GON as much technical assistance as possible.
MORIARTY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO CASC KLFU KSTH FAO WHO OIE NP
SUBJECT: NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR MAY
REF: KATHMANDU 760
No AI Human or Bird Cases Reported in Nepal
--------------
1. (SBU) A/DCM chaired post's avian influenza (AI) working
group on May 9. Post Medical Officer reported that there
have been no confirmed cases of AI in Nepal, in spite of
recent confirmed cases in surrounding countries. Post is
actively monitoring the situation and continuing awareness
efforts.
Government Launches National AI Project
--------------
2. (U) On May 3 the Government of Nepal (GON) launched a
National Avian Influenza Control Project. The 18.2 million
dollar project will be funded through a World Bank grant.
The overall objectives of the project are to minimize the
threat AI poses to human beings in Nepal by controlling AI
infections in birds, especially in domestic poultry, and
preparing for, controlling, and responding to possible human
infections, especially an influenza epidemic and related
emergencies. The objectives will be achieved through three
types of interventions: (1) prevention; (2) preparedness and
planning; and (3) response and containment. If successful,
the proposed project will reduce the burden of disease in
animals and the consequent economic losses. It will also
lower the risk of human infection and the loss of
productivity attributable to human infections in Nepal and
other neighboring countries. The project implementation
period is four and a half years. The project has four
components: (a) animal health; (b) human health; (c)
communication; and (d) project management. The project will
fall under the umbrella of the Central Natural Disaster
Relief Committee which the Home Secretary chairs. There will
be two main implementing agencies - the Department of
Livestock Services in the Ministry of Agriculture and the
Department of Health Services in the Ministry of Health.
Comment
--------------
3. (SBU) The magnitude of the World Bank Project will present
new challenges for the Government of Nepal (GON). The sheer
size of the project will likely overwhelm the existing
infrastructure and test the capacity of the Government
Departments charged with implementing the project. USAID
will provide the GON as much technical assistance as possible.
MORIARTY