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Project name: Avian Influenza

Start date: FY 2006

End date: FY 2007

Project description:
To enhance the Avian Influenza preparedness of Bulgaria USAID through several implementers provided a sustainable mechanism for surveillance, crisis management and increase of public awareness regarding Avian Influenza. Working in close collaboration with the Bulgarian National Veterinary Medical Service and the Ministry of Health, USAID provided various trainings, technical assistance and specialized equipment to Bulgarian veterinary doctors throughout the country. In addition, USAID equipped a new laboratory of the National Veterinary Medical Service in Varna, which will help detect and lessen the effects of a possible Avian Influenza outbreak in the northeastern part of Bulgaria.

Implementer: World Health Organization CARE International-Bulgaria Foundation for Community Development Development Alternatives Inc.

Funding: $950,000