Nigeria: ‘Avian Influenza, Deadlier Than HIV/Aids’ (AllAfrica.com) The Gombe State Public enlightenment committee on Avian Influenza has described the disease as more dangerous and deadlier then HIV/AIDS. [News Source]

Uganda: More Diseases Surface As Bush Meat Eating Rises (AllAfrica.com) As high beef and fish prices push populations to rely on home reared chicken and bush meat, the likelihood of them contracting zoonotic diseases increases in a continent not adequately prepared for bird flu, ebola and other animal-spread diseases outbreaks. [News Source]

Searching for ‘bird’ flu (The Dickinson Press) Fear of a pandemic flu, which had originated from birds, swept the world a couple of years ago. Advertisement: The Dickinson Press FREE Classified ad! 3 lines, 3 days for FREE! Bring in a non-perishable food item for a local food pantry and your ad is free. The price must be listed in the ad and have a value of $500 or less. Restrictions apply, call for details. 701-225-8111. [News Source]