Preparation in these countries is in full swing and the cooperation with the local and international specialists is excellent . We expect these projects to be approved within the next few weeks.

The Kyrgyz Republic is located in Central Asia on a major migratory flyway path and the current capacity in the country to monitor migratory birds and potential transmission of disease to local poultry and among local poultry is very weak. This is definitely a country that needs assistance immediately.

If we look at the importance of poultry as a percentage of GDP, it tends to be pretty small. But in terms of development and poverty, it's extremely important. Thousands and thousands of families depend on the chickens they raise in their backyards for food and income.

A joint assessment has come up with a $30 million requirement to fill the needs to improve surveillance, veterinary services and put in place a basic human health component to deal with the outbreak.

The world is beginning to see this is not going to go away easily.

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