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Prime Minister Pahor in support of the campaign "Let's Stop the Flu!"

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended a press conference at the Ministry of Health today, held at the outset of the inter-ministerial health campaign "Let's Stop the Flu!". At the beginning, Minister of Health Borut Miklavčič and his colleagues presented the campaign and measures designed to address a potential increase in the influenza pandemic. Mr Pahor, for his part, spoke about the Government's support of common efforts requiring concerted action in preventing the spread of the disease.      
 

(Foto: Kristina Kosec/Bobo)

 
Prime Minister Pahor said that "the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has been kept informed of all the preparations in the country and the European Union concerning the new type of influenza.  At the moment it seems that no major shocks are to be expected and that we will be able to curb and stop the disease." Mr Pahor continued by pointing out that Slovenia was ready to cope with an eventual increase in the number of persons who contract the virus, and that he "as Prime Minister had full trust in the national health system, in the Ministry of Health, in the Institute of Public Health and in other institutions which have put significant effort into the preparations." In addition, he highlighted the responsible conduct of citizens in observing all the guidelines recommended by the health profession.