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WHO: Swine Flu Spread Has Not Peaked
The World Health Organization says the global spread of H1N1 Flu has not peaked. A WHO emergency committee, which met to review the latest evidence, concludes countries should continue their control actions.
Regulation Can't Keep Pace with Livestock
Livestock production is growing faster than the capacity of nations to safely and responsibly manage it, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization.
Swine Flu Still a Threat for West Africa
Though the threat of the H1N1 pandemic appears to be waning in the United States and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere, the World Health Organization is still concerned about potential outbreaks of swine flu in West Africa.
WHO: Vaccines for H1N1 Influenza Are Safe
The World Health Organization says vaccines for H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic are safe and people should have no fear of debilitating side affects.
WHO Says H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic Not Over
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan say the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic is not as serious as anticipated.
H1N1 Reality Far Lower than Expectations, says British Medical Journal
The British Medical Journal is taking a hard look at H1N1, examining why the flu strain did not become the huge epidemic that many feared it would.
Mongolia Receives First Batch of Swine Flu Vaccines
The World Health Organization says Mongolia became the first developing country to receive doses of donated H1N1 swine flu vaccines.
WHO: H1N1 Influenza Pandemic to Last Another Year
The director-general of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan, predicts the H1N1 swine flu virus is likely to continue circulating around the world for another year.
Swine Flu Tops List of 2009 Health Issues
In early 2009, Mexico was the epicenter of a mysterious outbreak. A severe respiratory illness was affecting young people, contrary to seasonal viruses that often attack the elderly.
World Health Organization Says H1N1 Spreading in Afghanistan
Years of warfare have wrecked Afghanistan's health care system. The country's health infrastructure was completely destroyed by the time the U.
Report: US Proposes Diplomatic Office in North Korea
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Friday that Washington has proposed setting up a liaison office in Pyongyang.
Speculators Cause New Price for Garlic Market in China
Over the last few months garlic prices have risen 40 times in some parts of China, the world's main garlic supplier.
WHO: Premature to Call Swine Flu Pandemic Over
The World Health Organization says it is too soon to call the H1N1, Swine Flu pandemic over. A senior WHO official says the virus is expected to continue circulating for some time to come and countries should continue to take steps to protect their populations.
N. Korea to Accept Swine Flu Medicine
South Korean officials say North Korea has agreed to accept medicine from Seoul to fight a swine flu outbreak.
North Korea Confirms Swine Flu Infections, South Vows Speedy Aid
North Korea has confirmed for the first time that it has found cases of the H1N1 flu virus. South Korea is treating the issue as a matter above politics, saying it is ready to send unconditional aid to help fight the outbreak.
Hungary's Health Authority Warns Santa Claus Of Swine Flu
Hungarian health authorities have launched a national campaign warning Hungary's Santa Claus to avoid kissing children and shaking their hands to prevent spreading the swine flu virus.
WHO Denies Conflict in Manufacture of Swine-Flu Vaccine
The World Health Organization denies it is in collusion with the pharmaceutical industry. Recent media reports have raised concerns that ties between experts on WHO advisory bodies and drug companies may influence policy decisions, especially those relating to the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
Saudi Health Minister: Five Swine Flu Deaths During Hajj
Saudi Arabia's health minister said Sunday that five people had died from swine flue during the annual Hajj.
Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha Festival on 4th Day of Hajj
Muslims around the world are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Adha, including more than two million pilgrims taking part in annual Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia.
Thousands of American Muslims Travel to Saudi for Hajj
One of a Muslim's duties, according to the five pillars of Islam, is to make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca at least once during his or her lifetime.
WHO Studying Swine Flu Mutations
The World Health Organization says it is investigating possible mutations in the H1N1 swine flu virus following reports of mutations from at least six countries.
Heavy Flooding Kills 48 in Saudi Arabia as Pilgrims Begin Hajj
Heavy rains and flooding killed at least 48 people in Saudi Arabia, as Muslims began their annual pilgrimage, the Hajj.
Europeans Shun Swine Flu Vaccine as Deaths From Virus Increase
A European medical society has expressed alarm at the widespread opposition in Europe against the swine flu vaccine.
H1N1 Cases Declining In Hospitals Across US
The swine flu pandemic has taken a turn in the United States. Doctors in several cities are now reporting fewer cases of the H1N1 virus, prompting some to believe the outbreak may have peaked.
Hajj Pilgrims Add H1N1 Vaccine to Ritual
About 2.5 million Muslims are converging on Mecca this week to take part in the annual Hajj. This year many pilgrims are adding extra step to their preparations for the ritual - getting the H1N1 vaccine.
Nigeria Records First Swine Flu Death in Saudi Arabia
A Nigerian pilgrim has died of swine flu in Saudi Arabia, according to Saudi health authorities. They say the pilgrim, a woman, was not vaccinated against H1N1 before arriving for the Hajj.
WHO: H1N1 May Be Peaking in N. Hemisphere, But Outbreak Not Over
Global health officials say there are early signs that H1N1 swine flu activity may be peaking in the Northern Hemisphere, but that transmission remains active and geographically widespread in places like the United States.
Nearly 4,000 People Die From H1N1 in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that counting related illnesses the number of deaths from the H1N1 virus is about four times earlier estimates.
WHO: Antiviral Medicine Can Save Lives From H1N1
The World Health Organization says antiviral medicines and antibiotics used in a timely manner can help save the lives of people who are sick with the H1N1 influenza.
Cape Verde Tackles 13,000 Suspected Cases of Dengue Fever
In what's being called the biggest dengue fever epidemic ever recorded in West Africa, the Red Cross reports some 13,000 suspected cases in Cape Verde.
Surge in H1N1 Cases Puts Strain on Hospital Emergency Rooms
Some hospital emergency rooms in the United States are facing severe strains dealing with the H1N1 flu outbreak, while others are handling cases without much difficulty.
US Development of H1N1 Vaccine Hits Snag
Health officials around the world say they are frustrated by the shortage of vaccine to protect against the H1N1 flu.
Afghanistan Closes Schools Due to Increasing H1N1 Cases
The Afghan government has closed the country's schools and universities for most of November in response to an increased number of H1N1 flu cases.
Nigeria Says It's Ready to Contain Swine Flu
Health officials in Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, have urged Nigerians not to panic following the detection of the first case of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, in the country.
WHO Says H1N1 World's Dominant Flu Virus
The United Nations World Health Organization says the H1N1 virus - commonly known as swine flu - has become the dominant flu strain in the world.
Researchers Say Elderly Not Necessarily Immune From Severe H1N1 Flu
A new report about the H1N1 flu virus indicates that the elderly are not immune from the disease afterall.
H1N1 Virus Goes Global
From Europe to Asia to the Middle East, the 2009 H1N1 virus is spreading. The World Health Organization reports the virus has killed close to 6,000 people worldwide.
Environmentalist: New Thinking Needed on New Diseases
The World Health Organization says that since April nearly 5,000 people around the world have died from the H1N1 virus, mostly in the Western Hemisphere.
Health Officials Report 7 Swine Flu Deaths in Iraq
Health officials say seven people in Iraq have died from the H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu.
Castro Says Increased US Visits Helped Spread H1N1 in Cuba
Former Cuban president Fidel Castro says relaxed travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba have helped spread the H1N1 swine flu virus.
WHO Experts Say H1N1 Pandemic Flu Vaccine Safe
The World Health Organization says people do not have to worry about the safety of H1N1 Pandemic Flu vaccines.
US Faces H1N1 Flu Vaccine Shortage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is not enough H1N1 vaccine available for everyone in the United States.
Obama Declares Swine Flu A 'National Emergency'
U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the spreading H1N1 swine flu virus to be a national emergency.
Government Officials: US Equipped to Handle Swine Flu Epidemic
U.S. health officials say that while the H1N1 swine flu is widespread in the nation, the country is better equipped than any time in history to deal with the epidemic.
Safety of H1N1 Vaccine, Hospital Readiness Worry Americans
Countries in the northern hemisphere are starting to distribute the H1N1 flu vaccine as part of a massive immunization program against the viral pandemic.
Health Officials Warn of Sicker Swine Flu Patients
The World Health Organization has warned doctors to brace for a possible wave of very sick H1N1 swine flu patients.
Garbage Collection in Cairo Collapses
Cairo's streets are always dirty, but in recent months the usual piles of trash have gotten larger. The government's slaughter of Egypt's pigs, which used to eat organic waste, is part of the problem.
WHO to Ship Swine Flu Vaccine to Poorer Countries in November
The World Health Organization says it will begin shipping millions of doses of the swine flu vaccine to poorer countries, possibly as early as November.
China Reports 1st Swine Flu Death
China has reported its first death from the H1N1 influenza, commonly called swine flu.The official Xinhua news agency says the victim, who died Sunday, was an 18-year-old woman from the Tibetan autonomous region.
Egyptian Swine Flu Polices Under Scrutiny
With the global concern over the H1N1 swine flu virus rising, some tourists are finding themselves inside a quarantine cell as theirfirst sightseeing experience.
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