March 24, 2004

Japan Lends Bird Flu Aid To Four Asian Countries

Japan will provide Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos and Viet Nam with $1.6 million in the fight against bird flu, FAO announced today.

With Japanese funding, FAO will provide technical expertise, basic emergency equipment and materials for disease investigation, culling operations, cleaning and disinfection of infected premises.

Japan will also support the coordination of disease control activities.

Small- and medium-sized poultry producers, retailers and consumers will be the main beneficiaries.

FAO has already committed $5.5 million for several emergency projects to control avian influenza in Asia.