Health Alerts

• H1N1 now in the post-pandemic period

  WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan announced that the H1N1 influenza virus has moved into the post-pandemic period. However, localized outbreaks of various magnitudes are likely to continue. Read more

  19 August 2010

• Bird Flu a continuing problem in Egypt

  A 20 year old female from Qliubia, Egypt dies after exposure to sick and dead poultry. Read more

  3 August 2010

• Further human fatality from Bird Flu in Indonesia.

  A new case of H5N1 Avian flu has been announced in Indonesia. Read more

  27 July 2010

• Sensible Precautions for Delhi Commonwealth Games

  Recommended vaccinations if travelling if you are going to the Commonwealth Games. Read more

  21 July 2010