Confirmed flu outbreak in Sudan
September 12th, 2006
An official declaration made by Dr. Sam Okware, the chairperson of the National Task Force on Bird Flu, confirmed that there is an outbreak of avian influenza in Juba, Southern Sudan. The outbreaks was officially confirmed on September 6th and is affecting local chicken. Health officials and district veterinary officers from the districts of Nebbi, Arua, Koboko, Yumbe, Moyo, Adjumani, Pader, Gulu, Kitgum, Lira, Apac, Kaabong, Kotido and Moroto have been advised to strengthen their prevention measures and ensure public education about the issue. High alert is to be kept on Sudan’s borders, where there are fears that illegal poultry products imports could bring more waves of disease.