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Eritrea: Ministry Makes Due Preparations to Prevent Influx of Swine Flu H1N1

25 June 2009

Asmara — The Ministry of Health has made due preparations to prevent the influx of Swine Flu H1N1, according to Mr.Tesfai Solomon, director of the quality of health services.

Indicating that there is no incidence yet of the influx of the epidemic in the country, Mr.Tesfai stated that the Ministry has put in place the necessary means to carry out blood test on incoming guests from countries infected with Swine Flu H1N1 in all the country's airports, sea ports and border spots.

Mr.Tesfai explained that members of the public are advised to closely follow up the directives the Ministry issues from time to time concerning the epidemic.

Tagged: East Africa, Eritrea, Health

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