Editorial: Bird Flu Confusion

This editorial, published in Kangla Online, criticises the government of India for the way that it publicised the bird flu epidemic in Manipur in August 2007. According to the author, the government did not do enough to keep the public informed and up to date on the latest developments regarding avian flu in Manipur.

The editorial offers suggestions to the Indian government on how it can better notify and keep the public updated during an avian influenza outbreak. Some of the suggestions include providing regular press briefings, poster campaigns, and attractive and visible advertisements.