Saudi Arabia Free From Bird Flu
Bernama, 10 Apr 2006

Al-KHARJ (Saudi Arabia), April 10 (Bernama) -- The Minister of Agriculture Dr Fahd bin Abdulrahman Balghunaim stressed Sunday that Saudi Arabia is free from bird flu.

In a speech at an inauguration ceremony of Poultry Central Slaughtering House in Kharj, he affirmed that the ministry is dealing with this disease transparently and clearly, according to a report filed Monday by the Saudi Arabia news agency, SPA.

Dr Balghunaim called on citizens and expatriates to be indifferent to baseless rumours.

He also demanded that the mass media gather news from its official sources and verify its authenticity in order not to unnecessarily raise concern.-- BERNAMA