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  • #46
    Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

    [I ended up translating the whole article. I found it quite intriguing, because the symptoms of the poultry were exactly like those infected with H5N1]

    Finished Flu Burung, Arise ND
    Senin 14/07/2008

    The temperature was uncertain as a result of global warming caused the virus to humankind and the springing animal. Not only the new virus, but air that has been broken also triggered the re-emergence the long virus that attacked the chicken livestock in Surabaya. This was expressed in the Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan Laboratory (FKH) the Airlangga University (Unair) a year later ? since global warming was sounded by the Union of nations (the UN) early 2008 in Nusa Dua, Bali.

    Oleh: Ary Nugraheni

    Pollution of air and pollution of the other environment in the Surabaya City not only threatened directly the human body but also triggered the threat from the long virus that emerged back to the surface. Moreover triggered new viruses. This virus was observing humankind. The sign could be felt in five last months where the Surabaya City weather became uncertain. The temperature of air was sometimes hot, sometimes very cold shivered. Moreover suddenly rain splashed in the dry season. The condition clear was influential in the life of the inhabitants. Including the chicken breeders in this city. After facing the bird flu virus, currently the resident must face the long ND virus rise (Newcastle Disease). The professor (Gubes) FKH-Unair that just was strengthened by, Prof Dr Rahaju Ernawati MSc drh, said, in the past year, each month in the FKH Unair Laboratory, was found by approximately 10-20 cases of the chicken livestock contracted the virus ND. As A Result, the chicken had difficulty laying eggs (bred), in fact several of the him experienced the death. From the brightness of this ND virus, around 100 the breeder in Surabaya experienced the loss around 20-30%, because his chicken had difficulty laying eggs, grew really (was sickly), and experienced the death.

    According to Rahaju, the inhabitants still the incorrect usage in memaknai this ND virus. Many that thought the ND virus was the bird flu virus. As a result, the chicken breeders were forced to destroy his chickens that was determined experienced the sign was sick. And that, automatic caused quite a bit of losses. In fact when the breeders wanted to carry out consultations with the expert, then the loss could be pressed as minimal as possible. ?Virus ND was often identified with bird flu or AI (Afian Influenza). Because, his sign almost was the same as bird flu, that is breathless and feverish. That distinguished only to his intestines that were seen merah,? said Rahaju. ?Ayam that terjangkit the ND virus did not endanger when being consumed by humankind, while this chicken was cooked. Because, the ND virus will be lost when the chicken has been cooked, but better in his intestines part was thrown away, because of could cause the stomach-ache when dimakan,? he continued.

    This virus, according to the Madiun birth woman, on October 3 1950, this in fact has been since long before in Indonesia. This illness always emerged during the change in the season (pancaroba). However in Surabaya, especially, the brightness of this virus must be anticipated by the veterinary surgeons and the breeder, so that the loss does not increase. His prevention method with giving of the vaccine. This virus was more known with Newcastle Disease that was the long illness, but stayed actual to be reviewed, because this illness was very dangerous and could from time to time attack the livestock. ND was the big problem and the spectre for the world of livestock breeding, because this illness could cause the high death rate (reached 100%) and when his spreading was very fast, both to the thoroughbred chicken, the chicken talk to, and the other poultry kind.

    ?Penyakit this could spread to humankind with the clinical sign conjunctivitis (the inflammation konjunctiva the eyes), although his case was very rare was encountered. While to the poultry and other wild birds with the clinical sign took the form of the sign of nerves, the sign of breathing, and the sign pencernaan,? revealed the Lecturer FKH Unair this. From the data that was processed by the FKH Unair team, ND was caused by the virus from the Paramyxoviridae family with the Pneumovirus genus or Paramyxovirus, where this virus could menghemaglutinasi blood. This illness was the first time found by Doyle during 1926 in the area Newcastle England and in the same Kraneveld year found this illness virus in Bogor.

    The case that was caused by this illness to be found all over the world, where attacking all the poultry kind including wild birds. This illness virus could be found to the organs, like the respirator, nerves, and the digestion. The spreadings of this illness usually through direct contact with the chicken that was sick and his waste, through the rations, the drinking water, the pen, the place of the rations/drank, other equipment that was dirtiest by illness germs, through the visitor, insects, wild birds, and the wind/air (could reach the radius 5 km). The ND virus was found in the high number for the incubation period up until the recovery period. This virus was received to air that left chicken breathing, the waste, eggs that were produced for the clinical sign for the acute infection to the death.

    The Clinical sign to Humankind The sign of this illness in humankind could be observed through the sign of breathing, like sneezed-sneezed, the cough, was difficult to breathe, gasped for breath; the sign of nerves to the chicken took the form of the wings terkulai, foot paralysis (the road was dragged), the road retreated (sempoyongan) as well as the head and the neck terpuntir (torticoles) that was the typical sign of this illness. Afterwards the sign of the digestion covered coloured diarrhoea green, the network around the eyes and the neck of the swelling, in his production layer stopped, if recovering the quality of his egg was ugly, the abnormal colour, the form and his surface were abnormal and white his egg was watery. This was caused, because of his reproduction organ could not again normal. Generally, the death of the chick and the young chicken higher was compared by the old chicken.

    To more convincing that a true livestock breeding or was not attacked by ND, then the action of the carcass operation was the best road in upholding the diagnosis. In the ND case results of the carcass operation took the form of the typical sign of this illness, that is the existence of red spots (ptechie) in proventriculus (the front pocket ampela). Moreover also the change in the layer of the intestines happened, took the form of the bleeding and the death of the network (nekrosa). To the respiratory organ will experience exudation and the pocket of his air diminished. The prevention Berhubung the ND illness was caused by the virus, then until this did not yet have one effective medicine kind could cure this illness. The control of the ND illness could be only carried out with the precaution (preventive) through the good vaccination program. There were two vaccine kinds that could be given, that is the active vaccine and the vaccine inaktif.

    The active vaccine took the form of the living vaccine that was weakened. Among them that often was used was strain Lentogenic, especially the vaccine Hitchner B-1 and Lasota. This active vaccine could cause immunity in the long period, so as the use of the active vaccine was more recommended compared to the vaccine inaktif. The vaccination program must be carried out thoroughly and was paid attention to by the immunity period that was caused. The first vaccination better be given slowest the day to-four the age of the chicken, because of the postponement until the age two weeks et cetera will eliminate the formation capacity of active antibodies by parent antibodies. Because, in this age parent antibodies has been did not function again. The vaccination program to the chicken pedaging better be carried out in the age three days and the further vaccination in the age three weeks. Whereas in the layer in the age three days, four weeks, three months et cetera each four months in accordance with the requirement. Giving of the vaccine could be carried out by means of the syringe, the drop (the eyes, the nose, the mouth), the drinking water, and the injection.

    Important matters that must be paid attention to in carrying out the vaccination, that is: - the Vaccination was only carried out to the livestock that really healthy. - the Vaccine was immediately given after being dissolved. - avoided the vaccine from the direct sun rays. - avoided matters that could cause difficult stress to the livestock. - washed the hands with detergent before and after carrying out the vaccination. ?Mengingat the economic loss that ditimbulan by this ND illness was very high, then the best road in dealing with him was by undertaking the tight management program, took the form of the vaccination program and environmental sanitation that were good in order to avoids this illness, so as the profit could more meningkat,? obviously Rahaju.

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    • #47
      Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

      Indonesia withdraws ban on beef from New Zealand and poultry from the U.S. 14.07.2008 16:58 "Agro Perspective" (Kiev) - Indonesia, the third populous country in Asia, had lifted a temporary ban on beef imports from New Zealand and poultry from the U.S..

      The lifting of the ban followed the two countries in assuring that their products meet all safety requirements, said Director General of the department of livestock under the Ministry of Agriculture. Southeast Asian country has imposed a ban on beef imports from New Zealand from July 7 because of a lack of quality packaging, which raises doubts that the meat prepared under Islamic laws.

      Imports of poultry from the U.S. was banned from 1 July, following reported cases of infection with avian influenza in the state of Arkansas.

      "New Zealand has promised to improve the quality of packaging to meet our demand, - said гендиректор department of livestock.

      -- U.S. provided data on disease control and make sure that their products are safe for consumption ".
      Indonesia, which has the largest Muslim population, beef imports for local supermarkets. New Zealand is the largest foreign supplier of beef to Indonesia.

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      • #48
        Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

        July 15 2008
        RSUD Tangerang equipped the Special Laboratory Burung Flu

        The Daerah public hospital (RSUD) Tangerang will build the special laboratory of the blood inspection for the bird flu sufferer (avian influenza) and increased isolation space. The "development" of the "bird flu laboratory will be begun by the beginning 2009," said RSUD Tangerang Director, Makentur Mamahit, on Tuesday. Mamahit said, the development of the purposeful bird flu laboratory facilitated the health service for the Banten Province community and surrounding area that were attacked by the bird flu virus. Uptil now, the Tangerang resident and surrounding area who it was suspected suffered bird flu must undergo the maintenance in the special Sulianti Saroso Hospital and RS Persahabatan in Jakarta that his distance quite far.

        This Laboratium will be supplemented with the special implement named Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) that functioned to check material genetics that was attacked by the virus of kind bird flu H5N1. Whereas space of the maintenance isolation had the capacity of four beds, six serious spaces the emergency and four laboratories. According to him, the development of isolation space of RSUD Tangerang must be able to make this hospital the reconciliation hospital, whereas his laboratory must like the Penelitian Dan Pengembangan Kesehatan Hall of the Department of the Health.

        In the meantime, Tangerang Regent, Ismet Iskandar said the Tangerang Regional Government provided the beginning fund of APBD 2008 for the development of isolation space as big as Rp1,5 billion. Beforehand, RSUD Tangerang has built isolation space had a capacity of four beds that were operated since April 2008. RSUD Tangerang has treated five patients suspect bird flu and two positive sufferers terjangkit this deadly virus since 2005 through to 2008

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        • #49
          Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

          Singapore monitored the Handling of Bird Flu in Tangerang

          Tuesday, July 15 2008

          Beadj Senior Luar Negeri Singapura Balaji Sadasivan Minister visits the Public Hospital of Daerah Tangerang, today. The Balaji arrival to monitor and consider the implementation of the handling pilot project of bird flu in Tangerang. In RSUD Tangerang Balaji inspected space of the bird flu isolation that was opened last April. Balaji considered the pilot's program project bird flu in Tangerang was successful. ? Kerjasama related bird flu will continue to be stimulated ,? he said.

          According to RSUD Tangerang Director, Makentur Mamahit, in the implementation of the pilot project bird flu that was begun last year, Singapore gave help took the form of Polymerase Chain Raection (PCR) the implement that was used to check material genetics that was resulted in by the virus of kind bird flu H5N1.

          Tangerang Regent Ismet Iskandar welcomed the Singaporean co-operation invitation. ? Kami hoped help took the form of handling equipment of bird flu ,? he said.

          In RSUD Tangerang since last April dibukan special isolation space and for special space the maintenance of the bird flu were opened treated 5 bird flu patients, two among them died.


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          • #50
            Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

            Indonesia makes progress in fight against bird flu

            Salim Osman

            The Straits Times

            Publication Date : 16-07-2008


            Indonesian scientists and doctors have made progress in a battle against bird flu that they have been waging under a joint project with Singapore, said Dr Balaji Sadasivan, senior minister of state for foreign affairs.

            "The scientists and doctors are very conscientious in their work and in getting data that is very useful and very important to the world," he said.

            Dr Balaji was speaking to Singapore reporters during a visit to the Tangerang regency in Banten province, 60km from the Indonesian capital.

            The three-year US$4.5 million project was conceived by Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in South Korea in 2005.

            It was launched in Tangerang last year in an effort to contain the spread of the deadly avian flu.

            The area was the site of the first human deaths from the virus in July 2005, and has accounted for 25 victims, the most in the nation.

            Tangerang is also a microcosm of the country, with hundreds of backyard poultry farms and dozens of slaughterhouses. There have been 110 deaths among 135 cases of bird flu in Indonesia, more than any country in the world.

            Singapore has contributed $1.5 million to the project's cost, including the supply of equipment such as the polymerase chain reaction test that helps to detect the deadly H5N1 virus.

            Dr Balaji, who is on a two-day official visit to Indonesia, went to the Pasar Gerendeng wet market to observe how chickens, ducks and other fowl are sold.

            He also visited unlicensed slaughterhouses where about 2,500 poultry are butchered daily, and a holding centre where live chickens and ducks are held before heading for slaughter.

            He was accompanied by Dr Gindo Simanjuntak, head of the bird flu project secretariat.

            The doctor said the wet market would have to be restructured to ensure better hygiene, and that the slaughterhouses would have to be moved elsewhere as they were too close to population centres and the hospital.

            Already, the authorities have imposed restrictions on the movement of poultry from other regions by requiring health certificates for chickens and ducks transported to Tangerang.

            During a meeting with Tangerang Regent Ismeth Abdullah, Dr Balaji was told of various measures that have been taken, such as public awareness campaigns and training medical workers on bird flu preparedness. A public hospital has also been named as a dedicated centre for bird flu cases.

            "Despite all this, we still find suspected cases of bird flu every month," said Ismeth. "Most baffling are cases where the patients claimed they had not been in contact with dead or infected birds."


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            • #51
              Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

              RSUD Capable To Handle, Question Should Be To RSCM?
              Jum'at, 18 Juli 2008 - 15:06 wib

              JAKARTA - Felt overwhelmed against the number of patients treated the road that was reconciliation from the regional hospital, the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) asked the regional patient to be enough in treated in the Daerah Public Hospital (RSUD). "If in RSUD could be handled, why must to RSCM. Puskesmas the area was kept referring to RSUD then." Than to RSCM, far. If being difficult the cost, nginep him also in RSCM, said the Managing Director of the Pusat Nasional Public Hospital Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM) Perfect Taher, during the press conference, on the floor of two meeting spaces of the management RSCM, on Friday (18/7/2008). Perfect continued, exploded him the number of patients treated the road in RSCM also was caused because the initiating patient personally visited RSCM. Padahal, Puskesmas in his area referred to RSUD. "Later we sosialisasikan again to the community, their maintenance could in RSUD then." Might not to RSCM, Perfect words

              Jum'at, 18 Juli 2008 - 15:06 wib

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              • #52
                Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

                RSCM: It is not preferable spent the night Old
                Jum'at, 18 Juli 2008 - 12:19 wib

                Jakarta - the Rumah Sakit Cipto Mangunkusumo side (RSCM) judged the patient that underwent treated the road to experience the decline in the condition for the health, if they continued to decide to remain in space inap or other empty space in this hospital. "It is not preferable spent the night old," said the Managing Director of the Public Hospital of Pusat Nasional Doctor Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM) Perfect Taher, during the press conference, on the floor of two meeting spaces of the management RSCM, on Friday (18/7/2008). This statement was said Perfect was related to the number of patients treated the RSCM road that spent the night in RSCM. Alasan the patient spent the night in RSCM because they had the limitations economically. Moreover they in general came from outside the Jakarta area. Beforehand, dozens of patients RSCM spent the night in the Foundation's building of the Indonesian Legal Aid Service (YLBHI) and LBH Jakarta. Because, the RSCM side the version of the patient in his complaint to LBH, expelled them on the basis of this building will be taken apart.

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                • #53
                  Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

                  Jumat, 18/07/2008 13:52 WIB
                  Jamkesnas Merely For Pasien To Treat Stayover

                  Fate 30 patients RSCM that fled to YLBHI showed the special concern. What his function of the Kesehatan Guarantee of the Community (Jamkesnas) that was aimed to help the poor people? Menkes Siti Fadilah Supari explained, Jamkesnas did not act for the patient with the status treated the road. "Jamkesnas to finance treated inap," he said when being contacted detikcom, on Friday (18/7/2008). The patient that underwent treated inap was the person berpenyakit serious. In fact, people who fled to YLBHI could not be said contracted the trivial illness. Several of the they were results of reconciliation in the hospital in his area was their respective. Siti explained someone could not be categorised berpenyakit serious or not from the layman's spectacles. Need the medical assessment to judge him. "That was decisive that the doctor?" He said. At this time, the unfortunate patients 'lefted unfinished' in' YLBHI. Padahal they needed the medical maintenance professional. Siti suggested that they return home or went to your house him in Jakarta. "That from the area could come home or sleep in your place him." His regional government must be responsible, he accused.

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                  • #54
                    Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

                    RSCM Expel Patient Destitute
                    KAMIS, 17 JULI 2008 | 09:17 WIB

                    Mangunkusumo (RSCM), Salemba, Jakarta Pusat, expelled around the 30 's participants's patient in the Kesehatan Guarantee of the Community (Jankesmas) and his family, on Wednesday (16/7). The expulsion made the patients that most came from outside Jakarta terlunta-lunta. These Jankesmas patients in part were pengidap the tumour, the kidney, and cataracts. They came from outside Jakarta, like Palembang, Lampung, Sukabumi, Indramayu, Serang, Bogor, and Depok. These patients were reconciled to RSCM from the local hospital. Several patients and the patient's family claimed already around two months was in RSCM and lived in the vacant room on the first floor the Irna B. Mereka Building remained in the place because they were not possible to pace to Jakarta to undergo the inspection and medical treatment in RSCM.
                    -snip-
                    Poniwati also said that RSCM put the ban on the patient's family into effect spent the night in the hospital. "At this time we changed the service system, that is by forbidding the patient's family to spend the night in the hospital, except for the patient who was sick serious," he said. Concerning the patient's complaint Jankesmas that did not get space treated inap, Poniwati explained that that happened because of space treated inap in RSCM that had a capacity of 800 patients was full. Likewise that was most superior in the Singgah House. According to Poniwati, the Singgah House capacity of only 84 rooms.

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                    • #55
                      Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

                      Out of the Embassy in Indonesia:

                      PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

                      U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

                      WORLDWIDE CAUTION

                      July 16, 2008


                      This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. In some countries, the rise in oil and food prices has caused political and economic instability and social unrest. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated January 17, 2008.

                      The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.

                      Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target both official and private interests. Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting events, residential areas, business offices, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, public areas and locales where Americans gather in large numbers, including during holidays. A July 9, 2008 terrorist attack on Turkish police guarding the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul killed three police officers and wounded other police personnel. On March 15, a bomb was detonated at an Italian restaurant in Islamabad, killing two and injuring twelve, including five Americans. Also on March 15, two bombs exploded at the CS Pattani Hotel in southern Thailand killing two and injuring thirteen. In January, a bomb in a disco pub in the Philippines killed one and injured eight.

                      Americans are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems. Recent examples include multiple anti-personnel mine detonations on passenger buses in June 2008 in Sri Lanka, multiple terrorist attacks on trains in India in 2006, the July 2005 London Underground bombings, and the March 2004 train attacks in Madrid. Extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible targets, such as the August 2006 plot against aircraft in London, or the December 2006 bomb at Madrid's Barajas International Airport. In June 2007, a vehicle was driven into the main terminal at Glasgow International Airport and burst into flames, but the bomb failed to detonate.

                      The Middle East and North Africa Credible information indicates terrorist groups seek to continue attacks against U.S. interests in the Middle East and North Africa. Terrorist actions may include bombings, hijackings, hostage taking, kidnappings, and assassinations. While conventional weapons such as explosive devices are a more immediate threat in many areas, use of non-conventional weapons, including chemical or biological agents, must be considered a possible threat. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. Increased security at official U.S. facilities has led terrorists and their sympathizers to seek softer targets such as public transportation, residential areas, and public areas where people congregate, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, and shopping areas.

                      On March 18, 2008, a mortar attack on the U.S. Embassy in Yemen injured several Yemeni citizens in the vicinity. On January 15, a roadside explosion in Beirut, Lebanon damaged a U.S. Embassy vehicle, killing three Lebanese and injuring an American citizen. On December 11, 2007, two vehicle-borne explosive devices were detonated at the UN headquarters in Algiers and the Algerian Constitutional Council. Three suicide bomb attacks in July and September of 2007 in Algeria killed more than 80 people. In July 2007, suspected al-Qaida operatives carried out a vehicle-borne explosive device attack on tourists at the Bilquis Temple in Yemen, killing eight Spanish tourists and their two Yemeni drivers. There was a series of bombings in Morocco in March and April 2007, two of which occurred simultaneously outside the U.S. Consulate General and the private American Language Center in Casablanca. Additionally, an attack took place on the American International School in Gaza in April 2007. These events underscore the intent of terrorist entities to target facilities perceived to cater to Westerners. The September 2006 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Syria and the March 2006 bombing near the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan illustrate the continuing desire of extremists to strike American targets.

                      Potential targets are not limited to those companies or establishments with overt U.S. ties. For instance, terrorists may target movie theaters, liquor stores, bars, casinos, or any similar type of establishment, regardless of whether they are owned and operated by host country nationals. Due to varying degrees of security at all such locations, Americans should be particularly vigilant when visiting these establishments.

                      The violence in Iraq, clashes between Palestinians and Israelis, and clashes between terrorist extremists and the Lebanese Armed Forces have the potential to produce demonstrations and unrest throughout the region. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. In addition, the Department of State continues to warn of the possibility for violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests in the region. Anti-American violence could include possible terrorist actions against aviation, ground transportation, and maritime interests, specifically in the Middle East, including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, the Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa.

                      The Department is concerned that extremists may be planning to carry out attacks against Westerners and oil workers on the Arabian Peninsula. Armed attacks targeting foreign nationals in Saudi Arabia that resulted in many deaths and injuries, including U.S. citizens, appear to have been preceded by extensive surveillance. Tourist destinations in Egypt that are frequented by Westerners were attacked in April 2006 resulting in many deaths and injuries, including Americans. Extremists may be surveilling Westerners, particularly at hotels, housing areas, and rental car facilities. Potential targets may include U.S. contractors, particularly those related to military interests. Financial or economic venues of value also could be considered as possible targets; the failed attack on the Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia in late February 2006 and the September 2006 attack on oil facilities in Yemen are examples.

                      East Africa A number of al-Qaida operatives and other extremists are believed to be operating in and around East Africa. As a result of the conflict in Somalia, some of these individuals may seek to relocate elsewhere in the region. Americans considering travel to the region and those already there should review their plans carefully, remain vigilant with regard to their personal security, and exercise caution. Terrorist actions may include suicide operations, bombings, kidnappings or targeting maritime vessels. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. Increased security at official U.S. facilities has led terrorists to seek softer targets such as hotels, beach resorts, prominent public places, and landmarks. In particular, terrorists and likeminded extremists may target international aid workers, civil aviation and seaports in various locations throughout East Africa, including Somalia. Americans in remote areas or border regions where military or police authority is limited or non-existent could also become targets.

                      Americans considering travel by sea near the Horn of Africa or in the southern Red Sea should exercise extreme caution, as there have been several incidents of armed attacks, robberies, and kidnappings for ransom at sea by pirates during the past several years. Merchant vessels continue to be hijacked in Somali territorial waters, while others have been hijacked as far as 300 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia in international waters.

                      The U.S. Government maritime authorities advise mariners to avoid the port of Mogadishu, and to remain at least 200 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia. In addition, when transiting around the Horn of Africa or in the Red Sea, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel in convoys, and maintain good communications contact at all times.

                      South and Central Asia The U.S. Government continues to receive information that terrorist groups in South and Central Asia may be planning attacks in the region, possibly against U.S. Government facilities, American citizens, or American interests. The presence of al-Qaida, Taliban elements, indigenous sectarian groups, and other terror organizations, many of which are on the U.S. Government's list of foreign terror organizations, poses a potential danger to American citizens in the region. Continuing tensions in the Middle East may also increase the threat of anti-Western or anti-American violence in the region.

                      Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and capability to attack targets where Americans or Westerners are known to congregate or visit. Their actions may include, but are not limited to, vehicle-born explosives, improvised explosive devices, assassinations, car-jackings, rocket attacks, assaults or kidnappings. On June 2, 2008, a large bomb exploded in front of the Danish Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan killing at least six people and wounding nearly 20. In May 2008, a series of coordinated bombings occurred in market and temple areas of the tourist city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. In Afghanistan, kidnappings and terrorist attacks on international organizations, international aid workers, and foreign interests continue. In Sri Lanka, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and other groups have conducted suicide bombings at political rallies, government buildings, and major economic targets, and in recent months have increasingly targeted public transportation. Although there is no indication that American citizens were targeted in these attacks, and none were injured, there is a heightened risk of American citizens being victims of violence by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

                      Previous terrorist attacks conducted in Central Asia have involved improvised explosive devices and suicide bombers and have targeted public areas, such as markets, local government facilities, and, in 2004, the U.S. and Israeli Embassies in Uzbekistan. In addition, hostage-takings and skirmishes have occurred near the Uzbek-Tajik-Kyrgyz border areas.

                      Before You Go U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" found at http://travel.state.gov.

                      U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

                      As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada or, outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday, Eastern Time (except U.S. federal holidays.)

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                      • #56
                        Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

                        I can't seem to find a "worldwide caution for January 17th?" The last one that I am aware of is October. Did I miss it?

                        PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - WORLDWIDE CAUTION

                        October 10, 2007

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                        • #57
                          Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

                          Here it is. I just don't see it on the Jakarta US Embassy Page.



                          ETA: Sorry for the confusion. This leads to the current worldwide caution, even though it says differently:

                          1 Worldwide Caution Public Announcement -- rank: 1000
                          ... International Travel Home �>� International Travel Information Printer friendly version �� Email Worldwide Caution January 17, 2008 This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and ... appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.� This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated October 9, 2007.����� The Department of State ...
                          Date: 2008-01-17 15:54:43 EST
                          Last edited by Commonground; July 20, 2008, 05:29 AM. Reason: Adding comment

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                          • #58
                            Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

                            07/22/08

                            Indonesia, China sign minutes of the meeting


                            Beijing (ANTARA News)- Indonesian and China`s Health Ministers respectively Siti Fadila Supari and Chen Zhu signed Minutes of the Meeting prior to signing a Memorandum of Understanding about bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector.

                            The signing function which was among others attended by Mohamad Oemar, deputy head of Indonesian representative in Beijing, took place at the Chinese Ministry of Health in Beijing on Monday.

                            "The signing constitutes an initial step of the bilateral healthcare cooperation which will be followed by the signing of an MoU," Minister Supari said, adding that a further step of the cooperation would cover political and economic health affairs.

                            Before signing the Minutes of the Meeting, the two health ministers who were accompanied by their delegation exchanged views on health problems in the respective country.

                            "Bird Flu cases apart from the bilateral cooperation become a hot issue during the exchange of views," Supari said.

                            "We hope the health sector cooperation between Indonesia and China can be stepped up considering that each country has the same problem of diseases like the bird flu," she said.

                            Meanwhile, China`s Health Minister Chen Zhu said his government hailed Indonesia`s wish to establish health cooperation including exchange of information.

                            Chen Zhu said further that China had encouraged Indonesia to conduct research and development of the health sector, for instance on bird flu.

                            On the occasion, the Chinese health minister also expressed his country`s gratitude for Indonesia`s assistance such as medical assistance to help ten thousand victims of a recent earthquake in Sichuan province.

                            Minister Fadila also invited Minister Chen Zhu to make a visit to Indonesia.

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                              Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

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                              the co-operation menkes, Menkes Siti Fadilah Supari shook hands with Menkes China Chen Zhu after signing Minute of Meeting in Beijing, China, yesterday. This signing as preparations for the health co-operation of the two countries. Beijing (Sindo) ? Health Minister (Menkes) Siti Fadilah Supari said, the Indonesian vaccine industry at this time increasingly advanced. Moreover Menkes considered the domestic vaccine could have been equated and competed with the vaccine that was produced by China. ?Dari the aspect of the progress of the vaccine industry and the product that were produced, of Indonesia has been enough to advance with the similar industry in China. Moreover could be said a little maju,? Menkes Siti Fadilah words after the signing of Minutes of Meeting with Menkes China Chen Zhu in Beijing yesterday. Be present in this signing the Representative of the Head of RI Delegation for Beijing Mohamad Oemar,Kepala the supervisory Body Medicine and Food (BPOM) Husniah Rubiana Akib,serta the Director General Build Pharmaceutical and the Department's Medical Instrument of the Kustantinah Health.
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                                Re: General Indonesian News - 23 June 2008 +

                                Paper glitch harms referral system among hospitals

                                Triwik Kurniasari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

                                Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) is facing administrative hurdles in implementing a new referral system despite a memorandum of understanding signed between the hospital and five others in May.

                                "The MOU is an attempt to tackle the hospital's overload problem. The city administration had also approved the agreement," RSCM director Akmal Taher said Wednesday.

                                "The implementation of the new system, however, cannot immediately be applied in the near future because it is quite complicated. It's about technical problems, like arranging the administration. We will discuss it more with the five hospitals and Deputy Governor Prijanto," he said.

                                He said when the system had been set up, RSCM outpatients could be referred to one of the five hospitals.

                                "It might be hard to assure the outpatients to move into one of the five hospitals. That's why we need to constantly inform the patients about this new system," he said.

                                Akmal previously said the poor referral system was behind the overload problem at RSCM.

                                He added that many public health centers in the city often referred their patients to medical treatments at RSCM even for relatively minor ailments like the flu or colds.

                                RSCM, on Jl. Salemba Raya, Central Jakarta, is often crowded with patients who are referred by local hospitals across the country.

                                Many outpatients used to spend the night in one of the facility's buildings without the permission of the hospital's management, often staying there with relatives because they lacked enough money to pay transportation expenses back and forth to RSCM.

                                Indonesian Hospital Association chairman Adib Yahya said a referral scheme was issued by the Health Ministry in the 2003 National Health System.

                                "There is a system for referring patients, but it doesn't run smoothly because of the lack of implementation and promotion," said Adib.

                                "The health centers or family doctors should be the first to take care of the patients. If they cannot handle the patients, they can send them to hospitals nearby. If the hospitals are not able to take care of the patients, they can refer them to hospitals that are more qualified.

                                "RSCM, which is a national referral hospital, should only handle patients with super special cases, like those who suffer from high stadium cancer," he said

                                Medical expert Muhammad Nasser fully supported the MOU between RSCM and the five hospitals, saying the cooperation was a great start in reducing patient overload, especially outpatients, in the hospital.

                                Indonesian Medical Doctors Association (IDI) chairman Fahmi Idris said he urged the government and administrations to improve the referral system.

                                He said developing hospitals outside Jakarta and strengthening family doctors could improve the system.

                                "So far, family doctors mainly treat only rich patients. This is wrong. They should also handle the poor ones. A family doctor ideally takes care of 1,500 families so that they can always monitor the patients' condition," he said, adding the IDI was trying to develop family doctor networks in some regions of the country.

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