WHO: Flu active in parts of tropics, Southern Hemisphere CIDRAP Jul 30, 2010 (CIDRAP News) – The World Health Organization (WHO) today said pandemic and seasonal flu activity across the globe is low, but said activity is … Deadly swine flu resurgent Stuff.co.nz Return of swine flu places strain on hospitals New Zealand Herald all 4 news articles

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Soccsksargen called on Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala to address the development of Halal Food Industry Program (HFIP) in the country. read more

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Agri chief urged to prioritize Halal Food development

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Soccsksargen called on Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala to address the development of Halal Food Industry Program (HFIP) in the country. read more

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Agri chief urged to prioritize Halal Food development

The best way to prevent the spread of disease in rural areas may be by targeting select popular hangouts, according to a new study by the Kansas State University EpiCenter research team.The team published “Efficient Mitigation Strategies for Epidemics in Rural Regions” in the July edition of the journal PLoS ONE. The study looks at mitigation strategies based on a contact network model developed …

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Random vaccine distribution in selected rural community prevents spread of disease: Study

The first cases of West Nile virus have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

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First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Nebraska

EL PASO – A batch of mosquitoes recently trapped in East El Paso tested positive for the West Nile Virus, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department announced today.

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East Side mosquito batch tests positive for West Nile

An older East Valley man died earlier this month after contracting the West Nile virus, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed this week.

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West Nile claims second EV victim as mosquito problem hits area hard

An older East Valley man died earlier this month after contracting the West Nile virus, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed this week.

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West Nile claims 2nd E.V. victim as mosquito problem hits area hard

Camu Tao’s posthumous debut album, King Of Hearts, will be released on …

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Def Jux Releases Camu Tao’s Posthumous Debut And EL-P-Aided EP

A dead bird that has tested positive for West Nile Virus has been found in Porterville.Marshall Norgaard, manager of the Tulare Mosquito Abatement District, said he notified City officials on Friday to report the findings. We think it died…

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Positive WNV dead bird found in Porterville