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Report: Response to Outbreaks is Deteriorating

FOOD SAFETY NEWS — Foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S. are not getting worse, but the government response to food-related outbreaks is deteriorating, according to a paper published by the American Enterprise Institute this week. Conservative think-tank AEI’s “Regulation Outlook” for June looked at federal foodborne illness statistics and concluded that reporting and data disclosure Read More »

June 8, 2011
| Filed under North America, Policy & Initiatives, and Public Health
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E. Coli Outbreak: Who’s Responsible?

FOX NEWS — Is the E. coli outbreak that has killed at least 22 people, sickened more than 2,200, and caused widespread fear throughout Europe a case of a bad turn by Mother Nature or the result of a more sinister attack? After all, E. coli has been identified by government officials and scientists as Read More »

June 7, 2011
| Filed under Europe, North America, Agents & Toxins, Bioterrorism, and Public Health
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Bangladesh Anthrax Outbreak a Threat to Livelihoods and Human Health

IRINNEWS — DHAKA, Bangladesh – Health and livestock officials in Bangladesh have expressed concern over a fresh outbreak of human anthrax in two northwestern districts, but some believe a bigger threat is to livelihoods. “At this stage, people are panicking more about losing their cattle than getting anthrax, as it can be treated easily in Read More »

June 6, 2011
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, Agents & Toxins, and Public Health
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UGANDA: Anatomy of an Ebola outbreak

IRIN — KAMPALA – A confirmed case of the deadly Ebola virus in eastern Uganda three weeks ago has been quickly contained, leading health experts in the country to believe the virus has not spread. “According to the present report, it seems the virus didn’t pass to anybody,” said Issa Makumbi, head of epidemiology and Read More »

June 1, 2011
| Filed under Africa, Agents & Toxins, and Public Health
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Bangladesh: anthrax outbreak total now at 30

EXAMINER — A district civil surgeon in Sirajganj, Bangladesh confirmed Sunday that there are now 30 confirmed cases of anthrax in the district. Dr. Najimuddin Khan said that the newest cases are related to an outbreak of the bacterial disease that started a few days ago. Continue reading on Examiner.com Bangladesh: anthrax outbreak total now Read More »