Volta Region steps up surveillance on bird flu

Ho, May 12, GNA- Dr Ben Aniwa, Volta Regional Veterinary Officer said on Friday that regional, district and local committees in the region have increased their surveillance for the signs of the Avian Influenza (bird flu)
Dr Aniwa was speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA in an interview on his outfit's preparedness in the light of the detection of the disease in the Tema area, which is quite close to the Volta Region. He said, apart from awareness among poultry farmers being sharpened; presently workers of the Ministry of Food And Agriculture (MOFA) were out sensitizing school pupils to report dead birds found for verification.
Dr Aniwa said poultry farmers have been educated on the symptoms of the disease and was hopeful that they would report any diseased bird to his outfit.
He said consumer concerns with regard to the treatment of chicken before consumption was also being taken care of.