Resolution No. 15/2005/NQ-CP on urgent measures to prevent the avian influenza epidemic (H5N1) and type-A (H5N1) human influenza pandemic.

This Resolution prescribes measures for the prevention of an outbreak of the avian influenza epidemic. In particular, urgent measures are taken to resolutely wipe out any pathogen and prevent the disease from spreading among poultry. These measures shall include: the application of anti-epidemic and bio-safety measures according to the Law on Animal Health; the planning and reorganization of husbandry, poultry rearing, slaughtering and trading establishments; the enhancement of the work of quarantine; the suspension of the import of poultry, etc.