Search Results for: Avian Influenza

Bird Flu Outbreak in China, New Strain Kills One

Scientists have identified another deadly new strain of bird flu in China, amidst the recent H7N9 outbreak in the country that killed three Chinese people and infected another 300.

Feb 5, 2014

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Bird Flu Alert: China Confirms H5N2 Outbreak

The Xinhua report stated that the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly strain that is said to have caused the death of over 4,000 chickens.

Dec 22, 2013

Flu Vaccine Reduces Risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes

Flu vaccine can protect heart patients against the risk of suffering heart attacks or strokes, a new study reveals.

Oct 23, 2013

Kerala Reports First Death of the Season from H1N1

Kerala has reported the season's first death due to H1N1. Simi Mol, a 27 year old pregnant lady is the first victim of the epidemic.

Jun 1, 2013

Bird Flu Outbreak in Karnataka: Over 33,000 Poultry Birds Culled at CPDO

Fear of avian influenza continued to create panic in Karnataka after more than 33,000 poultry birds -19,235 chicken, 13,673 ducks and 369 emus - were culled at Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO) in Hesaraghatta, 40 km from Bangalore.

Oct 30, 2012

Bangalore Wakes Up to Bird Flu Outbreak; Over 3,000 Turkeys Die of Influenza

Fear of avian influenza loomed across Karnataka state after the Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO) at Hesaraghatta in Bangalore reported the death of over 3,400 turkeys due to bird flu.

Oct 28, 2012

Swine Flu Death Toll Touches 26; Symptoms and Remedies

After creating panic in several countries including India in 2009, swine flu has returned. 26 swine flu deaths have been reported in the country this year and over 300 tested H1N1 positive.

Apr 7, 2012

SAFHeR: Azad Calls for Collaboration in Health Research to Solve Challenges

The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has urged the South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) to explore ways for strengthening collaboration by sharing innovative methods for tackling the problems faced by countries in the region.

Feb 6, 2012

Bird Flu Confirmed in West Bengal, Culling Operations Ordered

As bird flu has been confirmed in poultry samples collected from two villages in West Bengal, the central government has asked the local administration to immediately undertake culling operations in the area.

Sep 20, 2011

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