World Health Organization (WHO) officials Tuesday expressed
satisfaction over the Chinese government's attitude and action in
combating avian flu.
"The Chinese government is very transparent," Michael Ryan, the
WHO coordinator of Global Response and Alert to Avian Flu and Other
Infectious Diseases, said at a press conference.
"They are holding daily meetings of research teams and officials
on the matter. Their attitude is open. They have kept keen
surveillance on exposure to humans," he said.
After confirming there are no human cases infected with avian
flu in China, Ryan said he was very pleased with the effective
measures the Chinese government has taken.
(Xinhua News Agency February 4, 2004)