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Since originating in East Asia, the H5N1 bird flu virus has spread worldwide, and the influenza pandemic it could trigger will hit developing countries the hardest.
(Photo credit: FAO/H.D. Nam)
Opinions and Analysis
Vietnam is improving science communication
Other countries could learn from Vietnam's progress on communicating science and risk, says Son Kim Phan.
Time to count the burden of foodborne disease
Many people suffer or die from foodborne disease each year — but how many? Arie Havelaar believes a WHO initiative will find out.
17 November 2008
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News and Features
Soaps and detergents 'could help tackle bird flu'
Scientists have shown that ordinary soaps and detergents can kill the bird flu virus, but warn the method cannot replace poultry vaccination.
India's trees are potential Tamiflu source
A number of tree species found in western India could supply an important ingredient for the bird flu drug Tamiflu.
1 April 2009
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