The House of Lords Intergovernmental Organisations Committee inquiry has issued a report that says deadly diseases seem to be cropping up almost on an annual basis.
It is generally expected that diseases like SARS or the H5N1 bird flu could claim anything between two million and 50 million lives across the globe.
Avian Influenza / Bird Flu-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment- FAQs
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
"The last 100 years have seen great advances in public health and disease control through the world, but globalization and changes in lifestyles are giving rise to new infections and providing opportunities for them to spread rapidly throughout the world," Committee chairman Lord Soley said.
"We were particularly concerned about the link with animal health. Three quarters of new human infectious diseases start in animals," he added. "We urgently need better surveillance systems to deal with this problem."
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In a path-breaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory working with scientists from China and Singapore, have unravelled the structure
In a path-breaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory working with scientists from China and Singapore, have unravelled the structure
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Islamabad Culls Over 6,000 Birds Control Bird-flu Outbreak
Authorities have culled more than 6,000 birds to control a new outbreak of avian flu at three poultry farms in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan
Authorities have culled more than 6,000 birds to control a new outbreak of avian flu at three poultry farms in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan
Death of Peacocks Near Ludhiana Not Due to Bird Flu: Report
A report has appeared in a section of the media that avian flu was suspected in death of 11 peacocks at Ladhowal forest area near Ludhiana.
A report has appeared in a section of the media that avian flu was suspected in death of 11 peacocks at Ladhowal forest area near Ludhiana.
