Local government units in Oriental Negros will beef up their avian flu preparedness and response efforts after a series of planning workshops conducted by the Provincial Veterinary Office .

A total of 313 participants from all over the province took part in the workshops held recently.

Provincial Veterinarian Antonio Mutia and LGU representatives were urged to pass and approve a local ordinance to make their avian flu preparedness and response plans effective.

LGUs are also expected to create local avian influenza task forces.

Participants were trained on how to respond to cases of suspected avian flu outbreaks both in chicken and human cases, including those who have been exposed to it.

Participants also familiarized themselves with the different strategies for preventing and controlling avian influenza from stages 1 to 3.*RG

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