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The federal government has pledged $5.2 million in for 35 projects researching bird flu.
“Through this federal funding we will build on the critical work to date to contain the spread of avian influenza and mobilize Canadian research expertise to protect Canadians,” said Health Minister Mark Holland in a news release yesterday.
The federal government said the research projects will address the most immediate knowledge gaps related to the current outbreaks of avian influenza A (H5N1) in animals and the risk of transmission to humans.
This includes research into the effectiveness and safety of medical interventions and physical or environmental interventions, development of novel testing strategies for disease surveillance, and engagement with communities at higher risk of exposure to avian influenza.
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