US CDC and Indonesian Government Strengthen Avian Influenza Preparedness
Palembang, Indonesia — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its implementor Health Security Partners, concluded a four-day tabletop exercise and field training this week aimed at strengthening District and Provincial Rapid Response Teams in South Sumatra Province. The exercise, held April 7-10 in Palembang, brought together the CDC and key Indonesian government agencies to enhance bilateral preparedness against avian influenza and other emerging infectious disease threats.
The collaborative exercise was coordinated with Indonesia’s Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs, and Natural Resources Conservation Agency, demonstrating the whole...
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