PHNOM PENH, April 28 (Xinhua) -- There have been no reports of swine influenza cases, both pig and human, so far in Cambodia, said an official statement received here on Tuesday.
"As suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO), the (Cambodian) Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued temporary advice to enhance surveillance," said the joint statement from MoH and WHO.
"Medical clinics are asked to immediately report any unusual influenza like illness cases to MoH. WHO Western Pacific Regional Office is closely monitoring the situation in the region and has activated its outbreak and emergency management protocols," it said.
In addition, "Cambodia has increased its surveillance for unusual respiratory illness in hospitals, health centers and airport," it said.
"While there is no vaccine against this type of influenza, there are a range of possible treatments although it is not yet clear which will be most appropriate," it said.
"Cambodia has prepared stockpiles of various resources, including medication to treat viral illness, and has access to additional regional supplies if required," it added.
Meanwhile, according to Sok Touch, director of the Anti-communicable Disease Department of MoH, scanners will be equipped on Tuesday at the Phnom Penh and the Siem Reap international airports to check travelers' body temperature against possible entry of swine flu.
MoH will use the existing equipment and system for combating bird flu to monitor pig flu, he said.
The ministry will cooperate with the World Health Organization to take actions on the pig-farming industry if necessary, but the very next step will focus on travelers from the infected areas, he added.
"As suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO), the (Cambodian) Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued temporary advice to enhance surveillance," said the joint statement from MoH and WHO.
"Medical clinics are asked to immediately report any unusual influenza like illness cases to MoH. WHO Western Pacific Regional Office is closely monitoring the situation in the region and has activated its outbreak and emergency management protocols," it said.
In addition, "Cambodia has increased its surveillance for unusual respiratory illness in hospitals, health centers and airport," it said.
"While there is no vaccine against this type of influenza, there are a range of possible treatments although it is not yet clear which will be most appropriate," it said.
"Cambodia has prepared stockpiles of various resources, including medication to treat viral illness, and has access to additional regional supplies if required," it added.
Meanwhile, according to Sok Touch, director of the Anti-communicable Disease Department of MoH, scanners will be equipped on Tuesday at the Phnom Penh and the Siem Reap international airports to check travelers' body temperature against possible entry of swine flu.
MoH will use the existing equipment and system for combating bird flu to monitor pig flu, he said.
The ministry will cooperate with the World Health Organization to take actions on the pig-farming industry if necessary, but the very next step will focus on travelers from the infected areas, he added.
11 comments:
There are a lot of swines but no flu, yet...
Anyone who does not concur with your opinions, you labeled them as "swines," or yet "contemptible" person or persons, while your opinions are deplorable.
Phnom Penh University
no, not really, my definition of swines are just those corrupted ones who basically do very little to ill-gain the filthy wealth and power...don't be naive, a brain is a terrible thing to waste...you claim to have something to do with a university...
11:28 AM, it was not just a joke. See the article above this one, it is a perfect example of "swineness" disease that is so prevalent currently in Cambodia. How can anyone live with any basic human dignity and in the least amount of justice and liberty? Put your university head on, and start thinking for a change, people do not just criticize for the sake of criticizing.
11:28am
Is your university in Phnom Penh name " Swine University "?
During the period of the global swine (Ah Khmer-Yuons' 'new' infection)flu pandemic, Ah Khmer overseas will ineluctably die of their ineptitude than of infection.
Phnom Penh University
There are no shortage of Ah Jkuot Jruok Khmer-Yuons who like to lambaste and vilify their failure on others.
Phnom Penh University
All Ah Khmer-Yuons, the epicenter of the (recent)outbreak, must be quarantined and examined upon the arrival at the Phnom Penh International Airport to ensure that there are no furtherance of spreading Jkuout Jruok epidemic in Cambodia.
Phnom Penh University
pictures speak louder than words; and you, 4:12 PM, are one retarded university of PP student. No wonder Cambodia is like a little kingdom run by thugs, because they educate their young to learn to be closed-minded.
All Ah Khmer-Yuons must STAY OUT of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Again, they must be quarantined and examined.
PPU
PPU, your mind is already quarantined - you are irrelevant.
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