The civil society support activity complements government priorities and plans in pandemic influenza preparedness and response to minimize preventable deaths and illnesses, and lessen the impact of a potential pandemic, it said.

The one-year project, carried out in partnership with national authorities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), is expected to enhance Vietnam’s ability to respond to community needs during an influenza pandemic in the areas of health, cooking security and livelihoods.

The project will support effective coordination between governmental and United Nations agencies, mass organizations, and NGOs.

Since 2005, the US Government has provided more than $33.5 million to support Vietnam’s programs to combat avian and pandemic influenza, the press release sad.

Source: Thanh Nien