Are the right control measures being applied? (WHO) Updated: 2004-02-02 16:09 In some cases, yes. Japan and
the Republic of Korea appear to have controlled their outbreaks in poultry,
quickly and safely. Studies of workers involved in culling operations have been
conducted, and no cases of human infection have been detected. The situation in
other countries is more problematic.
WHO is fully aware that governments in several countries with serious poultry
outbreaks do not have the resources needed to introduce recommended protective
measures for cullers or carry out the very rapid destruction of poultry flocks.
In some of these countries, the practice of raising poultry on backyard farms in
remote rural areas, which may not be registered with agricultural authorities,
further complicates rapid and systematic elimination of the animal reservoir.
WHO, FAO, and OIE have jointly issued an urgent appeal to the international
community to make adequate resources and other forms of support available
quickly in the interest of protecting international public
health.
|