Last month was a busy month! While media interest wanes somewhat on the issue of H5N1 Avian or Bird Influenza, the last month was actually a busy month. It was also a very sad month for the families who lost lives due to the virus. And for many … [Read more...]

Officials in southern Vietnam have confirmed that the recent bird flu outbreak is the lethal H5N1 strain. And, experts say a fresh outbreak of avian influenza in Nigeria is more widespread than thought. Meanwhile, the University of Maryland … [Read more...]

Are youth more susceptible? A set of activities identified in the World Health Organization's (WHO's) new Global pandemic influenza action plan to increase vaccine supply requires immediate and sustained action and funding, if the world is to be … [Read more...]

Bird flu is certainly expensive in the light of lost loved ones, fear of pandemics and livelyhood for many poultry farmers around the world. But bird flu is going to cost us all financially too. Here are some headlines: Bird-Flu Pandemic Could … [Read more...]

The summer solstice (first day of summer) is due later this month but Bird Flu season hasn't diminished from our daily lives at all. The need to keep our eyes on Bird Flu from the international perspective is clear, or? Your comments are … [Read more...]