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DOH, diplomats meet on A(H1N1)

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health (DOH) met members of the diplomatic community and representatives of international organizations yesterday to map out plans to prevent the spread of Influenza A(H1N1) virus in the country.

Health Undersecretary Mario Villaverde said the meeting was spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO) to urge the Philippine government and the diplomatic corps to discuss ways to prevent the spread of the virus.

“There will be no withholding of information in relation to what is happening in one’s country. We will also be providing them with information regarding this disease here in the Philippines,” Villaverde said.

He said since the DOH had “more or less already provided general awareness” about A(H1N1) among the Filipinos, they felt the need to shift to “a more focused group advocacy.”

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