Africa Must Fight Bird Flu Itself

This article posted on the BBC website explains how the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that African countries should not rely on rich donor nations to help tackle bird flu and that efforts must be stepped up to prepare for possible outbreaks. This would include setting aside national revenues for an emergency fund. During a visit to Kenya, WHO Director General Dr Lee Jong-Wook warned that persuading African farmers to cull possibly infected birds would be very difficult without clear indications of compensation.

According to the article, insiders within the country's veterinary services claim public education is poor and the country is ill-prepared for a potential epidemic.
Kenya and neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania are considered high risk because they are on a major route for migrating birds. Although no cases have been confirmed here, recent scares have heightened awareness about the potential threat the avian flu virus poses.