After a bird flu outbreak was officially confirmed on September 6, in the province of Juba, southern Sudan, Ugandan authorities have issued a high alert concerning avian influenza. The public has been made aware of the issue, with people traveling to southern Sudan having to take notice of the situation. Peace talks are currently being held in Juba between the Ugandan government and rebels from the Lord’s Resistance Army and groups of Ugandans have been known to be traveling to Juba for this. Also, people living along the country’s border have been made aware that any suspicious birds or poultry products being brought into the country should be reported, as they could spark another bird flu outbreak.
