bird flu
Daqahlia man becomes third bird flu victim
Egypt
April 16, 2013
Daqahlia man becomes third bird flu victim
The Ministry of Health and Population announced a third person has been killed by bird flu this year. According to…
China detains 10 for bird flu rumors, death toll at 9
World
April 10, 2013
China detains 10 for bird flu rumors, death toll at 9
SHANGHAI/BEIJING — Chinese police detained at least 10 people for spreading rumors about the H7N9 bird flu virus, state media…
With high-tech system, Egypt hopes to avoid possible pandemic
Environment
March 1, 2012
With high-tech system, Egypt hopes to avoid possible pandemic
H5N1, also known as avian influenza or bird flu, has apparently found a perfect environment to thrive in Egypt. Since…
Experts: We must look for ecological root of H5N1 virus
Environment
February 15, 2012
Experts: We must look for ecological root of H5N1 virus
More must be done to understand the ecological roots of the spread of bird flu in Egypt, an epidemic that…
UN warns of new strain of bird flu in Egypt
Egypt
September 1, 2011
UN warns of new strain of bird flu in Egypt
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a warning concerning a possible new strain of the H5N1 virus,…
Egypt to implement comprehensive plan to combat bird flu
Egypt
January 23, 2011
Egypt to implement comprehensive plan to combat bird flu
The Ministry of Agriculture announced the implementation of a comprehensive plan to combat 2011’s avian influenza in bird farms.Approximately 12,000…
Swine flu: 1 death and 34 infections reported in Egypt
Egypt
January 2, 2011
Swine flu: 1 death and 34 infections reported in Egypt
On Sunday a 45-year-old Egyptian man, Raafat Ibrahim, died at the Mahala Chest hospital from complications associated with the H1N1…
Three succumb to swine flu; 19 infections reported nationwide
Egypt
December 23, 2010
Three succumb to swine flu; 19 infections reported nationwide
Three people have died in three different governorates from complications associated with the H1N1 virus, commonly known as "swine flu,"…
Swine and bird flu infections claim three lives in Daqahlia
Egypt
December 19, 2010
Swine and bird flu infections claim three lives in Daqahlia
Egyptian officials on Saturday announced the death of three Daqahlia Governorate residents by swine and bird flu infection. A Ministry…
Egypt announces 36th bird flu death
Egypt
August 26, 2010
Egypt announces 36th bird flu death
Egypt announced Thursday its 36th death linked to the H5N1 virus, commonly referred to as avian or bird flu.The 33-year-old…