Africa: On the Frontlines

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   The H5N1 virus remains mainly a disease of poultry, but could spark a
pandemic that could kills millions of people, according to the World
Health Organisation. It has already killed 107 people globally since
2003.

 Nabarro said Africa's state of preparations was similar
to where Asia was two years ago, but added he could not yet give a
precise estimate of how much more money African countries needed to
cope with bird flu.

 Asian countries -- including China -- could
share with Africa their valuable experience in inspecting wild and
domestic birds, culling at-risk birds, and vaccinating flocks, he said.

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	The H5N1 virus remains mainly a disease of poultry, but could spark a pandemic that could kills millions of people, according to the World Health Organisation. It has already killed 107 people globally since 2003. Nabarro said Africa's state of preparations was similar to where Asia was two years ago, but added he could not yet give a precise estimate of how much more money African countries needed to cope with bird flu. Asian countries -- including China -- could share with Africa their valuable experience in inspecting wild and domestic birds, culling at-risk birds, and vaccinating flocks, he said. More
	I had a little bird, his name was Enza; I opened the window, and influenza.