"So far there have been no bird flu cases in Macedonia. Macedonia is taking all measures for prevention of this illness," Health Minister Vlado Dimov told MIC today. He said that there is no reason for panic and that all health services are working in a coordinated manner for prevention of this illness.

"At the next Government session the Health Ministry will ask the Government to set aside 1 million euros from the budget for preventive measures," Minister Dimov said. "Macedonia supports the holding of a regional conference for prevention of this illness, considering that it is of global character and it necessitates mutual cooperation," Dimov said.