Source: Xinhua
04-28-2009 11:19
Special Report: Tech MaxPHNOM PENH, April 28 (Xinhua) -- There have been no reports of swine influenza cases, both pig and human, so far in Cambodia, said an official statement received here on Tuesday.
"As suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO), the (Cambodian) Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued temporary advice to enhance surveillance," said the joint statement from MoH and WHO.
"Medical clinics are asked to immediately report any unusual influenza like illness cases to MoH. WHO Western Pacific Regional Office is closely monitoring the situation in the region and has activated its outbreak and emergency management protocols," it said.
In addition, "Cambodia has increased its surveillance for unusual respiratory illness in hospitals, health centers and airport," it said.
"While there is no vaccine against this type of influenza, there are a range of possible treatments although it is not yet clear which will be most appropriate," it said.
