Ukraine faces a bird flu pandemic threat, but the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Emergency Situations are prepared for the worst. Health Minister Yuriy Polyachenko stated this on Sunday on "Channel 5" broadcast. \n \nAccording to him, Ukraine is in the "risk group" of countries where a bird flu pandemic may occur after the start of spring bird migration. Therefore, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine are currently developing a joint action plan for this case, the minister said. \n \nThe agencies are creating joint teams and conducting drills. Specialists are preparing for the worst-case scenario and the evacuation of people, he noted. \n \n"Every systemic, basic hospital has 10 beds just in case with a full set of special antiretroviral, immunobiological preparations, special solutions, and agents that make the spread of infection and pandemic impossible. We are already preparing today for the emergency situation that may arise," Polyachenko reported.
Polyachenko: Ukraine is threatened by a bird flu pandemic
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