'Bird flu is an issue for all'<\/p>\n
Avian influenza has caused fear across the country, with very few
\npeople having any real understanding on how to protect themselves
\nagainst exposure to the virus. The Jakarta Post asked residents
\nwhether the government had done enough to contain bird flu.<\/p>\n
Wayah S. Wiroto, 35, is a senior staff member of a private
\nuniversity in Jakarta. He lives in Pancoran, South Jakarta:<\/p>\n
I believe the government has taken immediate measures in
\ndealing with the avian flu outbreak.<\/p>\n
However, it would be better if the government educated its
\nofficials on the disease and encouraged all of its institutions
\nto work all-out to contain the outbreak.<\/p>\n
As the government's voice in handling any health issue in the
\ncountry, the community health centers should be empowered as
\nwell.<\/p>\n
Rulianti, 51, works for a telecommunications company on Jl.
\nGatot Subroto. She lives in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta:<\/p>\n
As far as I'm concerned, the government hasn't put much effort
\ninto handling the avian flu outbreak.<\/p>\n
I think the government should immediately consolidate all
\ninstitutions to work together.<\/p>\n
Because it seems to me that the health minister is the only
\none who has taken the incentive.<\/p>\n
The government should seriously start to handle this issue,
\nbecause this issue is not merely the problem of the health
\nminister, it is the issue of this nation.<\/p>\n
It would be better if the government held a press conference
\nto communicate the realities of the outbreak: facts on the virus
\nand preventive measures, so that we aren't also dealing with a
\nmisled public.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bird-flu-is-an-issue-for-all-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }