Avian influenza Situation in Pakistan
Found on 15 Dec 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health in Pakistan has informed WHO of 8 suspected human cases of H5N1 avian influenza infection in the Peshawar area of the country. These cases were detected following a series of culling operations in response to outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry. One of the cases has now recovered and a further two suspected cases have since died. Samples taken from the suspected cases have teste...
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Publication: AP Online
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Publication: Xinhua News Agency
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Publication: The Hindustan Times
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Publication: US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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USAID PROVIDES 4,500 KITS AND TRAINING TO IMPROVE READINESS FOR BIRD FLU IN P...
The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announces its provision of a new training program on the use of avian influenza ("bird flu") equipment for 10 officials from national and provincial levels of the Ministry of Health and the
Publication: US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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