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Hendra Virus Outbreak in Queensland

(ABC Online) Queensland Health says eight people may have been exposed in the latest case of hendra virus. Biosecurity officials have quarantined two properties south of Brisbane after a horse died from the disease at the weekend. Authorities say 20 to 30 horses have been quarantined. Hendra virus can be transmitted from horses to humans  Read More »

Bangladesh Anthrax Outbreak a Threat to Livelihoods and Human Health

IRINNEWS — DHAKA, Bangladesh – Health and livestock officials in Bangladesh have expressed concern over a fresh outbreak of human anthrax in two northwestern districts, but some believe a bigger threat is to livelihoods. “At this stage, people are panicking more about losing their cattle than getting anthrax, as it can be treated easily in  Read More »

Cattle to be vaccinated against anthrax

Bangladesh — The government has taken initiatives to vaccinate cattle in a bid to prevent anthrax. The authorities concerned have been directed to provide anthrax vaccines for around 500,000 cattle of the anthrax-affected areas. According to the livestock department, many cattle and some people in 16 districts were infected by anthrax from August to October  Read More »

G-8 Nonproliferation Effort Renewed

WASHINGTON — The leaders of the world’s top industrial powers on Friday renewed the mandate of a program intended to prevent terrorists or rogue nations from acquiring weapons of mass destruction (see GSN, March 9.) The Group of Eight nations’ Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction will be maintained  Read More »

Bangladesh: anthrax outbreak total now at 30

EXAMINER — A district civil surgeon in Sirajganj, Bangladesh confirmed Sunday that there are now 30 confirmed cases of anthrax in the district. Dr. Najimuddin Khan said that the newest cases are related to an outbreak of the bacterial disease that started a few days ago. Continue reading on Examiner.com Bangladesh: anthrax outbreak total now  Read More »

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