International: Mosquitoes and Dirty Water Could Spark Disease Outbreak

Birmingham PostMay 07, 2008

Linked as:

Summary


Health officials fear Burma could be devastated by outbreaks of diseases fuelled by mosquitoes, dirty water and poor sanitation following the devastating cyclone.

The World Health Organisation was yesterday waiting for permission from the country's ruling junta to send in medical teams but the wrecked infrastructure would probably hamper early efforts, said a spokeswoman.

See the full content of this document

Extract


International: Mosquitoes and Dirty Water Could Spark Disease Outbreak

"The communications are broken down and the roads are not operational," she said. ...

See the full content of this document

Sponsored links




ver las páginas en versión mobile | web

ver las páginas en versión mobile | web

© Copyright 2012, vLex. All Rights Reserved.

Contents in vLex United Kingdom

Explore vLex

For Professionals

For Partners

Company