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Turkmenistan hosts int’l seminar on pandemic flu

Turkmenistan Materials 25 February 2009 15:09 (UTC +04:00)

Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Feb. 25 / Trend , E. Hasanov/

Ashgabat is hosting an international seminar on preparing for the pandemic flu, the Turkmen Heath Care and Medical Industry Ministry said. Experts from 50 countries are attending the seminar.

The conference was initiated by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. 

Most populations cannot cope with a pandemic flu.

The seminar participants will learn about major tendencies in preparing for the pandemic in Europe.

Turkmenistan has approved a national plan on pandemic preparation.

British Medical Professor Jonathan Wan Tam said the plan identifies tasks, obligations and immediate measures in emergency situations.

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