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They spend 100 dead in India by influenza A (H1N1)
Written by Martin Hacthoun
Monday, August 31st, 2009
August 31, 2009, 09:16 New Delhi, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) With the death of two men in Maharashtra and a woman in Uttarakhand, the death toll due to influenza A (H1N1) in India now stands at 102 , health authorities reported. In turn, reported that another 128 patients tested positive in several states to Ebola, commonly called swine fever.
The two men, one aged 42 and another of 26, perished in different hospitals in the city of Pune, the most affected so far by this evil flu, reported the PTI news agency.
Responsible for the health of that southern city, where 31 people have died from the virus A (H1N1), had warned that 15 patients under treatment against this evil is in serious condition.
Until yesterday it had recorded three thousand 881 cases across the country, but unlike other parties, the latest does not state the amount they have been discharged.
Furthermore, the representation in New Delhi by the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that the health ministers of 11 Asian countries will converge in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 7 to 10 next September to discuss ways of fighting against this viral disease.
The Indo Asian News Service that broadcasts the statement said officials will participate in two meetings: the Annual Meeting of the Ministers of Health of the Region and in meeting 62 of the WHO Regional Committee for South and East Asia.
Among other topics to discuss include measures to combat a pandemic preparedness, exchange of samples contaminated with the virus for research and access to vaccines.
In health circles there are fears the advent of winter and a major outbreak of viruses A (H1N1).
The two quotations will serve to allow ministers to exchange experiences on the social, political and economic public health and discuss hot issues.
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