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Singapore 'may legalise organ swaps'

Singapore may legalise the trade in human kidneys for transplants, its health minister said today.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2008

Bird flu crisis mounts as official plays down fears

THE human cost of Asia’s bird flu crisis mounted yesterday with Vietnam’s 21st case of the disease confirmed, while Singapore’s top health official moved to ease fears of travel in Asia by saying it was safe going to countries affected by the virus.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2004

Vietnam confirms 21st case of bird flu

The human cost of Asia’s bird flu crisis mounted today with Vietnam’s 21st case of the disease confirmed, while Singapore’s top health official moved to ease fears of travel in Asia by saying it was safe going to countries affected by the virus.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2004

WHO removes Singapore from list of SARS countries

The World Health Organisation removed Singapore from its map of SARS hot zones while researchers in the US said they may be able to develop a vaccine for the disease in three years.

Sat, 31 May, 2003