KARACHI: Bird flu alert sounded

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KARACHI, Sept 10: Sindh Minister for Health Dr Saghir Ahmed has issued directives for immediate activation of the District Bird Flu Committees in view of apprehensions about a possible outbreak.

Chairing a meeting in his office on Wednesday, the minister asked all EDOs of health in the province, particularly those of the coastal cities to remain alert and keep a vigil on occurrence of any incident relating to the deadly virus with their respective jurisdiction.

He advised the general public to report to the bird flu committee concerned immediately upon noticing wild birds, chicken or Siberian migratory birds lying dead in a large number.—APP

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