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Viewing cable 06BUCHAREST913, MORE AVIAN INFLUENZA CASES DISCOVERED THROUGHOUT

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06BUCHAREST913 2006-06-01 14:50 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Bucharest
VZCZCXRO4688
OO RUEHAST
DE RUEHBM #0913/01 1521450
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 011450Z JUN 06
FM AMEMBASSY BUCHAREST
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 4558
INFO RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
RUEHRC/USDA WASHDC
RUEHZL/EUROPEAN POLITICAL COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 BUCHAREST 000913 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR EUR/NCE - WSILKWORTH AND CA/OCS/ACS-SSCHMIERER 
NSC FOR DAMON WILSON 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KFLU TBIO PREL EAID CASC WHO RO
SUBJECT: MORE AVIAN INFLUENZA CASES DISCOVERED THROUGHOUT 
ROMANIA 
 
REF: A) BUCHAREST 869; B) BUCHAREST 847; C) BUCHAREST 843; 
 
D) BUCHAREST 834; E) BUCHAREST 811 
 
BUCHAREST 00000913  001.2 OF 002 
 
 
SUMMARY 
------- 
1. (U) Following the detection of H5N1 in three commercial 
poultry farms in the city of Codlea, Brasov County, the 
number of outbreaks identified throughout the country has 
grown rapidly.  A total of 114 outbreaks have been confirmed 
in 15 counties since May 12, including outbreaks within the 
city limits of Bucharest, in the surrounding suburbs, and in 
other major cities. 
 
OUTBREAK STATUS 
--------------- 
2. (U) As of May 31, a total of 114 avian influenza 
outbreaks in 15 counties have been confirmed since May 12 of 
this year.  The majority of outbreaks (32) have been in 
Brasov County near the locations of the three infected 
commercial farms.  Outbreaks have also occurred in several 
major Romanian cities, including Bucharest, Ploiesti, 
Pitesti, Sibiu, and the city of Brasov.  Post maintains a 
precise map of AI outbreaks in Romania, updated weekly, and 
can provide on request (email dmosel@usaid.gov). 
 
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 
------------------- 
3. (U) The Veterinary and Sanitary Authority reports that 
bird culling operations have been finalized for 112 of the 
confirmed outbreaks.  The total number of birds culled is 
854,761, out of which 196,761 birds originated from domestic 
households and 658,000 from commercial poultry farms. 
During May 22-29, 2006 the Food Safety authority inspected 
249 commercial farms to verify that proper bio-security 
measures are enforced.  Following these inspections the 
Authority fined 26 farms a total of approximately 23,000 
USD.  Two commercial farms have been permanently closed and 
production and distribution have been temporarily suspended 
in 11 other commercial farms.  Owners or managers of the 
three commercial farms accused of spreading the virus are 
being held in custody and are under investigation for 
transmission of animal diseases and tax evasion. 
 
4. (SBU) The Inter-Agency Avian Influenza Task Force, now 
led by Prime Minister Tariceanu, continues to meet to 
coordinate the national effort.  While Agriculture Minister 
Flutur was removed from head of this body following 
criticism from President Basescu, sources tell us that he 
continues to chair the effort in the Prime Minister's 
(frequent) absence.  Flutur has, however, taken a lower 
public profile, leaving press conferences and releases to 
the Prime Minister, the Central Government Office or the 
Veterinarian Authority. 
 
INTERNATIONAL EFFORT 
-------------------- 
5. (SBU) The GOR convened a coordination meeting on May 31 
with the international donor community, including USAID.  At 
the meeting, the World Bank pledged to continue its 
collaboration with other donors to develop a jointly 
endorsed technical framework for their AI loan program.  A 
WHO mission is currently in Romania assessing food safety, 
disease prevention and communication needs.  Findings will 
be shared with all donors and the GOR.  The Ministry of 
Public Health requested assistance with laboratory equipment 
for virus detection, laboratory upgrades, prevention 
assistance, vaccine production, and creation of facilities 
outside of Bucharest to treat potential human cases.  WHO 
and the World Bank will assess the vaccine production 
request within the next two weeks and determine its 
appropriateness for the new World Bank loan facility.  [N.B. 
USAID and CDC believe the vaccine request to be an 
unnecessary expenditure.  The GOR continues to lobby for 
donor support on this point.] 
 
6. (SBU) In the meeting, the EC stated that the new 
outbreaks are a great concern for the EU.  A meeting will be 
held in Brussels on June 1, 2006 to discuss the Romanian 
situation, with a focus on food safety and animal health as 
well as disposal of animal waste.  To date, the EC has only 
received one request for assistance from Romania on AI. 
This request was from the Veterinary and Sanitary Authority 
for reagents, disinfectants and other items related to 
outbreaks starting in October 2005.  This proposal has been 
received favorably and is in the final processing stages. 
If approved the funding level would be Euro 500,000.  Other 
 
BUCHAREST 00000913  002.2 OF 002 
 
 
EC funding is available, but has not been requested.  The EC 
representative also stated that, should Romania accede to 
the EU in 2007, the GOR must submit their National Plan for 
Animal Health by June 15, 2006 to be eligible for assistance 
under the veterinary fund for compensation for diseases in 
animals. 
 
KEEPING AMERICANS INFORMED 
-------------------------- 
7. (U) On May 31, post's American Citizen Services chief 
briefed private U.S. citizens at the American International 
School of Bucharest on the current status of avian 
influenza, and how to prepare for a possible AI pandemic and 
other emergencies.  He will repeat the briefing June 5, 
together with USAID at a town hall meeting at the American 
Cultural Center for interested U.S. citizens. 
 
COMMENT 
------- 
8. (SBU) Romanian authorities continue to discover cases of 
AI in the poultry population, likely stemming from 
malfeasance at two commercial poultry farms in Brasov.  The 
GOR has reacted quickly and transparently to the outbreaks, 
and is seeking to ensure that such transgressions do not 
recur.  However, government resources are limited, and the 
GOR is working to access more international assistance. 
While open to funding requests, the EC has been far from 
proactive in responding financially.  Commission officials 
and parliamentarians in Brussels have made it clear that 
Romania's ability to handle animal health will play an 
important role in determining whether it will be a full 
member of the Union on January 1, 2007. 
 
TAUBMAN