AMERICAN “ANTI-FLU” EQUIPMENT TO ARMENIA
Support A1+!On March 13, 2006, U.S. Ambassador John Evans met with Armenian Minister of Agriculture Davit Lokyan to officially mark the donation of 1,500 set of personal protective equipment from the United States of America to the government of Armenia. The equipment, which includes coveralls, latex gloves, protective boots, goggles and masks, is designed to be used by individuals involved in avian influenza surveillance and response efforts.
The bulk of the equipment, 1,125 complete sets, will be given to the Ministry of Agriculture to support Armenia's efforts to develop an active agricultural surveillance program. The remainder of the equipment, 375 complete sets, will be given to the Ministry of Health for use as needed by laboratory staff and health care workers.
“This donation is part of an on-going effort by the United States to assist the Armenian government in responding to the threat of avian influenza. The United States has also provided and continues to provide technical and other types of assistance to support this effort. Avian influenza is a global threat that does not respect national boundaries. No country is immune, and every country has a responsibility to be prepared. The United States government is actively engaged with foreign partners around the world to combat this threat. This donation is evidence of our commitment to assist Armenia in responding to the threat of avian influenza” the announcement by the US Embassy to Armenia says.
