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The Disease Outbreak Thread
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Avian Influenza: #5
'The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 6-year-old male from Banten Province developed symptoms on 1 July and was hospitalized on 5 July. He died on 8 July. The Ministry of Health is currently investigating the source of infection.
Of the 102 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 81 have been fatal.'
Avian influenza – situation in Indonesia – update 12
11 July 2007
'The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 6-year-old male from Banten Province developed symptoms on 1 July and was hospitalized on 5 July. He died on 8 July. The Ministry of Health is currently investigating the source of infection.
Of the 102 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 81 have been fatal.'
Egypt has banned the import of live birds and has tightened quarantine controls at airports to keep out bird flu. It has also canceled the annual bird hunting season to minimize contacts between people and migrant birds. Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif has advised people who breed poultry at their homes to dispose of their birds to prevent the virus from spreading.
However, despite these measures, there have been 37 reported cases, and 15 have been fatal. The most recent case is a 4 years old male from Qena Governorate. He developed symptoms on 20 June and was admitted to hospital on 21 June. He is receiving treatment and is in a stable condition. Initial investigations into the source of his infection indicate exposure to dead poultry.
However, despite these measures, there have been 37 reported cases, and 15 have been fatal. The most recent case is a 4 years old male from Qena Governorate. He developed symptoms on 20 June and was admitted to hospital on 21 June. He is receiving treatment and is in a stable condition. Initial investigations into the source of his infection indicate exposure to dead poultry.
The WHO applaud Egypt for the precautionary measures that they are undertaking. The WHO would now like to suggest to Egypt that they follow through with regular observational visits to homes to ensure that poultry is not being kept illegally.
The WHO appreciates the extreme measures that Liechetenstein have to undertake due to surrounding countries, but asks how they are preventing the (illegal) import of poultry from these countries.
The WHO appreciates the extreme measures that Liechetenstein have to undertake due to surrounding countries, but asks how they are preventing the (illegal) import of poultry from these countries.
Avian Influenza: #6
'The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 6-year-old female from Banten Province developed symptoms on 23 June and was hospitalized on 5 July. She died on 8 July. According to the outbreak investigation findings, the source of exposure was likely to have been an outbreak in chickens near the school that she attended in the five days preceding her onset of illness.
Of the 102 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 81 have been fatal.
* The above update has been modified in light of new information received by WHO.'
Avian influenza – situation in Indonesia – update 12 *
11 July 2007
11 July 2007
'The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 6-year-old female from Banten Province developed symptoms on 23 June and was hospitalized on 5 July. She died on 8 July. According to the outbreak investigation findings, the source of exposure was likely to have been an outbreak in chickens near the school that she attended in the five days preceding her onset of illness.
Of the 102 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 81 have been fatal.
* The above update has been modified in light of new information received by WHO.'
The delegate of Egypt would like to state that his country is continually monitoring the illegal poultry by carrying out surprise checks and fining those violators.
The delegate of Egypt would also like to inform the TSR-MUN that he will no longer function as the delegate of Egypt and will now take over duties as the Delegate of Sri Lanka.
The delegate of Egypt would also like to inform the TSR-MUN that he will no longer function as the delegate of Egypt and will now take over duties as the Delegate of Sri Lanka.
The Republic of Zimbabwe reports that no such virus has made itself evident within our borders, and believes such claims to be an exaggeration. If such a virus were to be detected, the Zimbabwean authorities would of course lead the way in sharing our cutting-edge expertise with other non-hostile nations.
The WHO never alleged that Zimbabwe were one of the countries affected.
However, the WHO would like to remind the Zimbabwean Representative that Zimbabwe is forming an 'Avian Influenza Taskforce' presently to deal with the disease if it were to become apparent.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200706270608.html
Hence, the WHO would like to commend Zimbabwe for their immediate precautionary measures, which have been apparent since 08-18-2006 - when it was reported that all poultry was effectively banned from being imported. Further, The WHO are pleased that Zimbabwe have kept 3.75 million U.S. dollars aside for if this disease were to attack their country.
However, the WHO would like to remind the Zimbabwean Representative that Zimbabwe is forming an 'Avian Influenza Taskforce' presently to deal with the disease if it were to become apparent.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200706270608.html
Hence, the WHO would like to commend Zimbabwe for their immediate precautionary measures, which have been apparent since 08-18-2006 - when it was reported that all poultry was effectively banned from being imported. Further, The WHO are pleased that Zimbabwe have kept 3.75 million U.S. dollars aside for if this disease were to attack their country.
Avian Influeza: #7
'The Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has announced a new human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection. The case is a 25-year-old female from Damietta Governorate. Her infection has been confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratory and by the WHO H5 Reference Laboratory, US Naval Medical Research Unit No.3 (NAMRU-3). She developed symptoms on 20 July and was hospitalized the following day.
She is receiving treatment and is in a stable condition. Investigations into the source of her infection indicate exposure to sick and dead poultry in the week prior to onset of symptoms.
Of the 38 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 15 have been fatal.'
The WHO now question Egypt's assurance that all precautionary measures are being taken as this report clearly indicates that this women was 'exposed' to dead poultry.
Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 19
25 July 2007
'The Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has announced a new human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection. The case is a 25-year-old female from Damietta Governorate. Her infection has been confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratory and by the WHO H5 Reference Laboratory, US Naval Medical Research Unit No.3 (NAMRU-3). She developed symptoms on 20 July and was hospitalized the following day.
She is receiving treatment and is in a stable condition. Investigations into the source of her infection indicate exposure to sick and dead poultry in the week prior to onset of symptoms.
Of the 38 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 15 have been fatal.'
The WHO now question Egypt's assurance that all precautionary measures are being taken as this report clearly indicates that this women was 'exposed' to dead poultry.
Papua Nu Gini laik tok tenkyu long representive long WHO na aceptim ol offas hep dispela wantaim AIDS/HIV situation long kantri. Yumipela hat tru regons na capital Port Moresby 30% o mo aflicted na i nogat mani o resources pait epidemik.
Hat welcom ol NGO's traim hep dispela kantri.
Papua New Guniea would like to thank the WHO representative and acept any offers of assistance with the AIDS/HIV situation in our country. We have many regions in the country, including the capital, Port Moresby, with 30% afflicted and have neither resources or money to fight this epidemic.
We extend a warm welcome to all NGO's that try to help this country.
Hat welcom ol NGO's traim hep dispela kantri.
Papua New Guniea would like to thank the WHO representative and acept any offers of assistance with the AIDS/HIV situation in our country. We have many regions in the country, including the capital, Port Moresby, with 30% afflicted and have neither resources or money to fight this epidemic.
We extend a warm welcome to all NGO's that try to help this country.
Avian Influenza: #7
' WHO has introduced an External Quality Assessment Project (see description of EQA project) for national reference laboratories for the detection of subtype influenza A viruses by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and has now amended the criteria for accepting confirmed cases of A(H5) infection (see amended WHO criteria).
Based on the amended criteria, the Ministry of Health of Viet Nam confirms the following 5 additional cases of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza, including 4 deaths, in the country. The table of cumulative number of confirmed human cases has been amended accordingly. '
The following link provides important information concerning the specifics of a number of confirmed cases from this disease in Vietnam.
http://www.who.int/csr/don/2007_08_31/en/index.html
The WHO
Avian influenza - Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam - update
31 August 2007
' WHO has introduced an External Quality Assessment Project (see description of EQA project) for national reference laboratories for the detection of subtype influenza A viruses by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and has now amended the criteria for accepting confirmed cases of A(H5) infection (see amended WHO criteria).
Based on the amended criteria, the Ministry of Health of Viet Nam confirms the following 5 additional cases of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza, including 4 deaths, in the country. The table of cumulative number of confirmed human cases has been amended accordingly. '
The following link provides important information concerning the specifics of a number of confirmed cases from this disease in Vietnam.
http://www.who.int/csr/don/2007_08_31/en/index.html
The WHO
The Republic of Zambia confirms that there have been no outbreaks in the country, and would like to work with the WHO, to make sure there aren't any outbreaks in the future.
Our government is pleased to know that our neighbour, the Republic of Zimbabwe, has also taken measures to make sure they are prepared for outbreak of Avian Influenza
Our government is pleased to know that our neighbour, the Republic of Zimbabwe, has also taken measures to make sure they are prepared for outbreak of Avian Influenza
The WHO is always available when needed.
Australia would like to remind the WHO of their cotinued commitment to keep the Country free of such diseases. We are aware however that we have some way to go as the following example shows:
in July a young man infected with polio flew into Melbourne on an international flight. It took several weeks for health authorities to track down the 238 people on the flight. If the virus had been avian flu, such a delay could have been fatal.
We are increasing measures every day and have in fact spent $4.9 million in fast tracking research and development. We would welcome any comments from the WHO
in July a young man infected with polio flew into Melbourne on an international flight. It took several weeks for health authorities to track down the 238 people on the flight. If the virus had been avian flu, such a delay could have been fatal.
We are increasing measures every day and have in fact spent $4.9 million in fast tracking research and development. We would welcome any comments from the WHO
The WHO regrets to inform that due to their current situation (with no laptop + net connection), a response will only be conveyed in a week.
Apologies,
The WHO
Apologies,
The WHO
Australia sympathises with the who and hopes to see them online soon
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In Australia we have now made the vaccination for horse flu compulsory. We believe this will greatly reduce the number of cases within Australia.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22651878-5007133,00.html
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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22651878-5007133,00.html
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