Bird flu curtailment: VOA, BBG organize workshop
Stories by NASIRU MUHAMMAD

IN their efforts to enlightened and curtail the spread of avian and pandemic influenza, the Voice of America (VOA), and its parent agency, the Broadcast Board of Governors (BBG), are organizing a workshop to journalists on the issue.
According to an invitation letter signed jointly by Joan Mower, director, International Training Development Broadcasting Board of Governors and Sunday Dare, Chief VOA Hausa Service, the workshop will kick up on January 22 and ends on January 23, 2007 at the VOA reporting centre number A5, Tukur Road, Off Muktar Muhammad Link Nassarawa, Kano.
Meanwhile, the occasion is also aimed at providing participants with up-to-date accurate information, along with background materials on avian and pandemic influenza.
During the workshop, participants will also look at what Nigeria is doing to prevent the spread of bird and human flu, the diseases’ social and economic implication and how the international community fits into the picture.
Top Nigerian and US health and political experts, including an official from the Centre for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, have been invited to address the participants.
Hotel reservations have been made for participants coming from outside Kano at Nassarawa Guest House, Ibrahim Natsugune road, Kano. The programme will begin at 8.30 am and luncheon will be provided both days, along with transportation and accommodation if needed.