FACTBOX-Measures against swine flu in Africa

May 1 (Reuters) - Following is a guide to steps being taken around Africa to combat a possible flu pandemic:

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AFRICA:

EGYPT -- Egypt, hit hard by bird flu, has ordered the slaughter of every pig herd in the country as a precaution against swine flu. The United Nations said on Wednesday the mass cull of up to 400,000 pigs was "a real mistake".

-- Increases medical staff at Cairo airport to check passengers from Mexico and will monitor them during their stay.

GABON - Has suspended imports of pork and pork products and increased health checks at all border entry points.

GHANA -- Bans import of pork products. It has drugs available and a quarantine system should any cases be identified.

KENYA -- Monitoring visitors entering through airports and other border points who may come from infected areas. Visitors being screened are from U.S., Canada, Israel, Spain, and Britain. Kenya has enough medication to treat people and facilities for quarantining.