From AP, via the New York Times: The Asian Development Bank on Thursday projected a bird flu pandemic in Asia could kill around 3 million people, cause economic losses of up to nearly $300 billion and possibly push the world into a recession. China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand would likely be hit hardest […]
Read MoreFrom the Chicago Tribune, via Newsday.com: Amid the blitz of reports on bird flu outbreaks across Asia and Europe, scientists agree one place stands out: China. It is a special case not simply because China is home to more than one-fifth of the world’s population, but because it holds the grim distinction as an incubator […]
Read MoreFrom Reuters, via Stuff.co.nz: Baiyangdian, a maze of reed-lined waterways two hours’ drive south of Beijing, is just the crossroads of water, birds and farmers that many experts believe could sow more and deadlier outbreaks of bird flu. The villagers here live among the marshes – boats are the only transport in and out – […]
Read MoreFrom Asia Times: One could be forgiven for thinking communicable illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS and the newly feared bird flu, are the major disease threats for Asia in the next and coming decades… It would be foolish in any way to discount the potential impact of these diseases. But a much greater health concern looms […]
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