Media to Create Awareness on Bird Flu

According to this article, a high-level panel to address avian influenza has been set up by the Government of Punjab, India. At an August 2007 meeting, the panel decided to raise awareness about avian flu by airing information spots about the virus on local television and radio channels and through electronic media.

According to the article, veterinary officers and pharmacists are being informed and trained about bird flu, clinical surveillance is being conducted throughout the state, and district-level action plans have been prepared to address a possible outbreak.