Raising the health awareness of all health staff working in all health sectors, both governmental and private; with the aim to immediately report any suspected cases, in addition to the ways of prevention of the disease.
Raising the awareness of the public (both citizens and resident) on the disease, and the ways of prevention.
Making clear to the public that the pandemic, when taking place, is very likely to sweep the whole world, and that the human influenza vaccine is not available in adequate quantities, and that there are no specific vaccine for avian influenza so far, and that the preventive medications given to workers (in the field of health, public services, ports, etc.) is the first line of defense.
It is of pivotal importance to build confidence between citizens and the competent authorities responsible for distributing information on the disease regularly, through a team of proficient experts in this domain.
Precautions recommended for travelers to stricken places: