Kenya vulnerable to possible outbreaks
July 26th, 2007
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has given warnings that the country is prone to future avian influenza outbreaks, as the disease has been detected in several of the neighbouring regions. Sudan, Egypt, Nigeria and Cameroon have all detected bird flu outbreaks, putting Kenya at risk as well. However, the Kenyan official has given reassurances that the administration has been working hard in the last two years for putting together a national task force to face the possibility of such a virus outbreak.
24 have reportedly been set up around the country, to detect any case of bird flu as early as possible. The border points are under close supervision for any signs of infected poultry entering the country. Kenya lies on the path of migratory birds routes from Europe to Asia.