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World : South Australia Reports First Suspected Land-Mammal Case Of H5N1 Bird Flu

CANBERRA, Aug 26 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The state of South Australia (SA) on Wednesday reported a suspected case of the H5N1 bird flu strain in a red fox, marking the country's first suspected case in a land mammal, Xinhua reported.

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Nigeria: Diphtheria Kills 50 Children in Kano

[Daily Trust] About 50 children have been killed in an outbreak of Diphtheria in Kano State.

  • Approximately 50 children died from diphtheria in Kano State, Nigeria.
  • Outbreak severe in Ridin and Sabuwar Kaura communities, where most victims perished.
  • Majority Leader proposes invoking Health Protection Law for emergency relief.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Domestic Market Share of Local Medical Supplies Surges to 44 Percent - Health Minister

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has registered impressive progress in expanding its health sector capacity, with the domestic market share of locally manufactured medicines and health products surging…

  • Ethiopia's domestic medical supply market share rises to 44%.
  • Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba highlights local production importance.
  • Ethiopia reduces maternal mortality to 141 per 100,000 live births.

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