Altogether seven poultry farms in Mayangon, Hlinethaya, North Okkalapa, Mingaladon and Hmawby townships, Yangon Division were struck by an outbreak of H5N1 virus from 28 February to 30 March.

Regarding this, preventative measures such as monitoring and diagnosing of the virus, early exposing and informing it to the public, early addressing it and effective containment, designating the restricted zones, culling, restricting the transport and sale of poultry were carried out.

Altogether 27 veterinarians of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department in cooperation with UNICEF, Care Myanmar and Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation (Central) conducted a workshop on control of bird flu, bio-security, warding off biodanger and public communication and information on 7 April 2007.

The Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department in cooperation with UNICEF, Care Myanmar and Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation (Central), the Township Development Affairs Committee, the Township Health Department, the Township Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, township authorities, members of the Ward and Village Peace and Development Councils and those who are engaged in raising and marketing of poultry will conduct field discussions on control of bird flu in the townships, wards and villages of Yangon Division, where there was an outbreak of H5N1 virus, and all are to participate in the workshop.