Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08COTONOU3
2008-01-02 11:37:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Cotonou
Cable title:
H5N1 UPDATE 3: GOB RESUMES CULLING
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SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W DBANKS AND G/AIAG MJONES
DEPT PLEASE PASS USAID FOR MHARVEY, GGREER, GBERTOLIN, NSTUDZINSKI,
JBORRAZZO, MFOTHERINGHAM
USDA FOR FAS MROSENBLUM
CDC FOR INFLUENZA DIVISION DGROSS AND CDUGGAR
DAKAR FOR USDA/APHIS CFRENCH AND RCOLY AND USAID
ROME FOR SPANOS
ABIDJAN FOR CDC
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR TBIO KFLU BN
SUBJECT: H5N1 UPDATE 3: GOB RESUMES CULLING
REF: (A) COTONOU 964 (B) COTONOU 963
UNCLAS COTONOU 000003
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W DBANKS AND G/AIAG MJONES
DEPT PLEASE PASS USAID FOR MHARVEY, GGREER, GBERTOLIN, NSTUDZINSKI,
JBORRAZZO, MFOTHERINGHAM
USDA FOR FAS MROSENBLUM
CDC FOR INFLUENZA DIVISION DGROSS AND CDUGGAR
DAKAR FOR USDA/APHIS CFRENCH AND RCOLY AND USAID
ROME FOR SPANOS
ABIDJAN FOR CDC
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR TBIO KFLU BN
SUBJECT: H5N1 UPDATE 3: GOB RESUMES CULLING
REF: (A) COTONOU 964 (B) COTONOU 963
1. The GOB resumed culling operations on December 30 after culling
stopped on December 23 due to lack of funds. The GOB plans to
implement its communications plan, starting before January 5, with
UNICEF funding. Post anticipates the GOB will make a formal request
for additional equipment necessary for culling and surveillance
operations.
2. The Ambassador discussed the cessation of culling and the threat
it posed to animal and public health with President Yayi on the
morning of December 28. The GOB subsequently released 244 million
FCFA (approximately
$540 thousand) previously appropriated funding for culling (Ref A)
on December 28 and culling operations resumed on December 30. As of
January 2, the GOB had culled 21,500 birds. The GOB also set up
roadblocks between the Oueme area, the location of most of the
outbreaks, and Cotonou to prevent the transportation of poultry to
Cotonou.
3. President Yayi, after meeting with the Ambassador, directed Bio
Sourokou, the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, to meet
with the USAID Mission Director on December 31 to discuss the GOB's
efforts to contain AI and possible assistance the USG could offer.
At the meeting, in addition to providing information on the culling
operations, Sourokou stated the GOB was having difficulty
implementing its AI communications plan due to delays in UNICEF's
funding operation. Note. Post learned UNICEF released $67 thousand
to the GOB on January 2 to begin implementing the communications
plan. End Note. The Mission Director provided Sourokou with
information on the means through which USAID's STOP AI program could
assist with the communication plan's implementation.
4. The Mission Director encouraged Sourouko and his colleagues in
the Ministry of Agriculture's Livestock Department to assess their
current supply of PPE and diagnostic equipment to ensure it was
sufficient to meet the demand if additional outbreaks occur.
Sourouko stated if there was a need for additional assistance the
GOB would make an official request for that assistance to Post.
BROWN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W DBANKS AND G/AIAG MJONES
DEPT PLEASE PASS USAID FOR MHARVEY, GGREER, GBERTOLIN, NSTUDZINSKI,
JBORRAZZO, MFOTHERINGHAM
USDA FOR FAS MROSENBLUM
CDC FOR INFLUENZA DIVISION DGROSS AND CDUGGAR
DAKAR FOR USDA/APHIS CFRENCH AND RCOLY AND USAID
ROME FOR SPANOS
ABIDJAN FOR CDC
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAGR TBIO KFLU BN
SUBJECT: H5N1 UPDATE 3: GOB RESUMES CULLING
REF: (A) COTONOU 964 (B) COTONOU 963
1. The GOB resumed culling operations on December 30 after culling
stopped on December 23 due to lack of funds. The GOB plans to
implement its communications plan, starting before January 5, with
UNICEF funding. Post anticipates the GOB will make a formal request
for additional equipment necessary for culling and surveillance
operations.
2. The Ambassador discussed the cessation of culling and the threat
it posed to animal and public health with President Yayi on the
morning of December 28. The GOB subsequently released 244 million
FCFA (approximately
$540 thousand) previously appropriated funding for culling (Ref A)
on December 28 and culling operations resumed on December 30. As of
January 2, the GOB had culled 21,500 birds. The GOB also set up
roadblocks between the Oueme area, the location of most of the
outbreaks, and Cotonou to prevent the transportation of poultry to
Cotonou.
3. President Yayi, after meeting with the Ambassador, directed Bio
Sourokou, the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, to meet
with the USAID Mission Director on December 31 to discuss the GOB's
efforts to contain AI and possible assistance the USG could offer.
At the meeting, in addition to providing information on the culling
operations, Sourokou stated the GOB was having difficulty
implementing its AI communications plan due to delays in UNICEF's
funding operation. Note. Post learned UNICEF released $67 thousand
to the GOB on January 2 to begin implementing the communications
plan. End Note. The Mission Director provided Sourokou with
information on the means through which USAID's STOP AI program could
assist with the communication plan's implementation.
4. The Mission Director encouraged Sourouko and his colleagues in
the Ministry of Agriculture's Livestock Department to assess their
current supply of PPE and diagnostic equipment to ensure it was
sufficient to meet the demand if additional outbreaks occur.
Sourouko stated if there was a need for additional assistance the
GOB would make an official request for that assistance to Post.
BROWN