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Scientists to gather in Rome for UN bird flu conference

Some 300 scientists and animal experts from around 100 countries will gather in Rome next week for a conference aimed at examining the role of wild birds in spreading the deadly strain of bird flu.

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Hungary seventh EU state hit by disease

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UN to launch animal surveillance appeal

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China, Russia and Romania report fresh cases of bird flu

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UN predicts bird flu will 'spread further'

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UN unveils plan to tackle bird flu

UN calls for increased funding to combat bird flu

The international community needs to spend at least €76.3m to combat bird flu – five times more than the “glaringly insufficient” amount provided last year, UN officials said today.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2005

Vaccinate poultry to curb spread of flu, warn experts

WORLD health experts yesterday recommended that a poultry vaccination campaign be launched to control the spread of a bird flu epidemic, which has claimed the lives of 17 people in Asia.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2004