Burma’s state media has reported that 19 people across the country have died so far this year from Japanese encephalitis, while some 173 confirmed cases of the disease have been…
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Rabies cause for concern in Burma’s cities
While no one knows exactly how many of Burma’s estimated 4 million stray dogs carry rabies, UN news service IRIN reported on Monday that some sources claim alarming numbers as…
Nationwide polio campaign launched
Jan 12, 2009 (DVB), More than seven million children will be vaccinated against polio in a new campaign run by the Burmese Ministry of Health in collaboration with the United…