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Saudi begins flu vaccination ahead of hajj

AFP - Yesterday, 04:54 pm

RIYADH (AFP) - Saudi Arabia began vaccinating its population against swine flu on Saturday, with priority going to government employees working on the annual hajj pilgrimage that takes place later this month. More »

Global swine flu toll passes 6,000 mark: WHO
AFP - Friday, November 6 04:51 pm
GENEVA (AFP) - The number of swine flu deaths has grown by more than 370 over a week to pass 6,000, as the pandemic spread into more than 199 countries and territories, World Health Organisation data showed Friday. More »
WHO calls for 'close' watch on flu in farmers, animals
AFP - Friday, November 6 04:21 pm
GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation on Friday called for closer monitoring of farm workers and animals for influenza A viruses, following recent cases in a wider range of creatures than pigs. More »
Roche says cooperating with S.Korean investigators
AFP - Friday, November 6 10:38 am
GENEVA (AFP) - Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Friday it is cooperating with South Korean investigators who are looking into alleged illegal sales of its swine flu treatment Tamiflu. More »
S.Korea probes Roche for alleged Tamiflu sales
AFP - Friday, November 6 09:20 am
SEOUL (AFP) - Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Roche and banking titan HSBC are among foreign firms being probed in South Korea for alleged involvement in illegal sales of swine flu treatment, officials said Friday. More »
Gene therapy beats back brain wasting disease: study
AFP - Thursday, November 5 11:09 pm
PARIS (AFP) - A breakthrough mix of stem cell and gene therapy halted a lethal brain-wasting illness in two young boys, and could prove effective against other genetic disorders, researchers reported Thursday. More »
New pathway for DNA damage from nano-particles: study
AFP - Thursday, November 5 09:22 pm
PARIS (AFP) - Scientists reported Thursday that nano-particles used in medical applications can indirectly damage DNA inside cells by transmitting signals through a protective barrier of human tissue. More »
Ukraine epidemic deaths hit 95, outbreak eases: officials
AFP - Thursday, November 5 07:11 pm
KIEV (AFP) - Health authorities in Ukraine said Thursday the death toll from an outbreak of flu and respiratory infections had risen to 95, but added the epidemic showed signs of easing. More »
WHO urges people to maintain guard over swine flu
AFP - Thursday, November 5 04:58 pm
GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation on Thursday urged people not to drop their guard over the swine flu pandemic and insisted on the value of vaccination despite the broadly mild symptoms of the virus. More »
Netherlands reports first drug-resistant swine flu case
AFP - Wednesday, November 4 05:17 pm
THE HAGUE (AFP) - The Netherlands reported its first case of drug-resistant swine flu on Wednesday, but said this was "no reason for panic". More »