By Yvonne Atilego
Bono, Upper East and Eastern regions are the latest to record cases of Bird Flu. This brings to 10 out of 16 regions to have been affected with the disease.
The already affected regions including Greater Accra, Tema and Ashanti continue to experience new cases.
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto announced this at a media briefing in Accra to update the public on how the Ministry is managing the outbreak of Bird Flu across the country.
According to Dr. Afriyie Akoto, the Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry has been on hand to offer the requisite services for stemming spread of the disease.
Meanwhile the Ministry has received Financial Clearance to commence the First Quarter. Sector Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto was hopeful the money will help the Ministry in the fight against the Bird Flu.