Brunei Vigilance On Bird Flu

Bandar Seri Begawan - Entry points in Brunei Darussalam will be monitored in the prevention of the bird flu pandemic, Deputy Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Haji Awang Hazair told the media yesterday.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that Brunei will monitor the health condition of tourists and visitors at all main entry points in the country, RTB reported.

They are also required to fill in the health form, important information which some people regard as a waste of time. He pointed out that Bruneians who have been out country are possible carriers of diseases on their return and this is the reason why travellers need to be monitored.

RTB also reported that the Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Paduka Haji Suyoi said Brunei will work closely with the World Health Organisation and other regional health organisations for the provision of special vaccine and efforts in curbing the virus from spreading. He said Brunei has held an unofficial meeting with Malaysia and Singapore to assist each other in procurement of vaccine.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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