Bird flu takes roost

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has not done very well in preventing avian virus flu from spreading and killing Indonesians. It is obvious that much tougher measures should be taken by the Ministry of Health in Jakarta.

Why don't they learn from the tough measures taken by New Zealand to combat the avian flu virus before it kills more people. The media should also play a role in urging ministers to care more about the nation's health.

New Zealand has adopted a very good approach to dealing with the threat. Our government should contact the Ministry of Health in New Zealand to as to learn what needs to be done. The Ministry of Health in Jakarta has to stop being arrogant and should start working harder to prevent the virus from spreading.

CAMELIA PARDEDE Auckland, New Zealand