Pandemic experts express concern over avian influenza spread to humans
Dr Jeremy Farrar, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), said that the avian influenza virus – which is also known as H5N1 – has had an “extremely high”…
The National Institute of Health has issued an advisory for the treatment of influenza cases
File photo. The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory to prevent influenza cases. According to NIH from Islamabad, there is a continuous increase in cases of new…
Due to lack of vaccine, increase in influenza, Sindh more affected
symbolic image. In the context of increasing cases of seasonal influenza/flu in Pakistan, the advisory of the National Institute of Health Islamabad has said that cases of influenza have increased…
‘Low risk’ for humans, as cats in Poland test positive for avian influenza
As of Wednesday, 12 July, no human contacts of A(H5N1) positive cats have reported any symptoms, the UN health agency said, adding that the surveillance period for all contacts has…
2 more people died due to the rapidly spreading influenza virus in India
File photo The dangerous type of influenza H3N2 (H3N2) virus spreading rapidly in India has killed 2 more people. According to Indian media, a 74-year-old man and a 23-year-old young…
Two deaths due to H3N2 influenza virus in India
Two deaths have been confirmed in India due to a slightly new type of H3N2 virus. Photo: Science Photo Library Mumbai: In India, a little-known type of influenza, H3N2, has…
200 cases of influenza (flu) N1H1 reported in the country
File photo According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), more than 200 cases of influenza (flu) N1H1 have been reported across the country. NIH officials say that more than…