Another bird flu suspect from Bandung
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Bandung, West Java – Urip Rahayu, 23, resident of Bukit Pelamungan IX Bekasi and Rajim, 50, resident of Kampung Pasirkunci RT 08/03,Kelurahan Sarijaya, Kecamatan Majalaya, Kabupaten Karawang, admitted to Hasan Sadikin hospital Bandung due to bird flu (avian influenza) suspect. Urip has been treated in Flamboyan room since 24 March because of having breathing problem and high fever.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Nigeria: Mass Campaign Against Bird Flu Kicks Off in Kano
All Africa.comMass awareness campaign against Avian Influenza has kicked off in Kano, with a view to forestalling future recurrence of the outbreak
The campaign, which was scheduled to take place in nine local governments of the state, was also aimed at conducting social mobilisation activities for migrant poultry workers, traders, transporters, among others.
All Africa.comMass awareness campaign against Avian Influenza has kicked off in Kano, with a view to forestalling future recurrence of the outbreak
The campaign, which was scheduled to take place in nine local governments of the state, was also aimed at conducting social mobilisation activities for migrant poultry workers, traders, transporters, among others.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
‘Mx’ gene in indigenous chickens keeps the flu away: Study
( The Jakarta Post )At least 62 percent of chickens indigenous to Indonesia are resistant to bird flu, thanks to a gene in their body called Mx, the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) revealed Monday.
“Genetically, the indigenous chickens [to Indonesia] have a gene that is immune to avian influenza,” said head of the institute Umar
Bird Flu Suspected in Pekanbaru Boy’s Death; Cases Mount in W. Java
( Jakarta Globe )
A toddler from Pekanbaru district, Riau Province, died on Thursday after exhibiting bird flu-like symptoms.
The 2-year-old boy, identified as Wahyu Ibnu Saputra, died at Arifin Achmad Hospital after suffering respiratory problems and fever, and falling unconscious, said Dr. Azizman Saad, the hospital’s bird flu control coordinat
( The Jakarta Post )At least 62 percent of chickens indigenous to Indonesia are resistant to bird flu, thanks to a gene in their body called Mx, the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) revealed Monday.
“Genetically, the indigenous chickens [to Indonesia] have a gene that is immune to avian influenza,” said head of the institute Umar
Bird Flu Suspected in Pekanbaru Boy’s Death; Cases Mount in W. Java
( Jakarta Globe )
A toddler from Pekanbaru district, Riau Province, died on Thursday after exhibiting bird flu-like symptoms.
The 2-year-old boy, identified as Wahyu Ibnu Saputra, died at Arifin Achmad Hospital after suffering respiratory problems and fever, and falling unconscious, said Dr. Azizman Saad, the hospital’s bird flu control coordinat
Monday, March 23, 2009
Govt allots Rp 200 billion for bird flu research
[ The Jakarta Post ]
SURABAYA: The government has allocated Rp 200 billion (US$17 billion) to finance research on bird flu in an effort to prevent and mitigate the spread of the virus, according to the health minister.
"Foreign financial assistance is also available, but it's still under our control," Siti Fadilah Supari said after speaking at an international symposium on bird flu at the University of Airlangga (Unair) in Surabaya, East Java, Antara reported.
[ The Jakarta Post ]
SURABAYA: The government has allocated Rp 200 billion (US$17 billion) to finance research on bird flu in an effort to prevent and mitigate the spread of the virus, according to the health minister.
"Foreign financial assistance is also available, but it's still under our control," Siti Fadilah Supari said after speaking at an international symposium on bird flu at the University of Airlangga (Unair) in Surabaya, East Java, Antara reported.
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