The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) conducted a second simulated outbreak of the High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) – commonly known as ‘bird flu’ yesterday at an Agriculture Extension Centre in Kuru Kururu.
The three-day simulation exercise aims to evaluate the national One Health collaboration, and Guyana’s preparedness to manage an outbreak of the ‘bird flu’ and other zoonotic diseases, the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated.
Upon completion of the simulated outbreak, GLDA and its partners will identify areas that require improvements in the way they respond to an outbreak of HPAI and other zoonotic diseases.
Senior Veterinary Officer at the GLDA, Dr Randy Storm told DPI that the second simulated exercise was successful.
“It was a good exercise and we were able to identify strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and how we can better improve our collaboration as the One Health initiative is being pushed by many of the international organisations,” Dr Storm said.
