Bird Flu And Developing Countries - A New Resource

The Science and Development Network (SciDev) today launches a new online BIRD FLU DOSSIER designed to keep readers up-to-date on the latest information on bird flu and developing nations.


Since originating in Asia, the H5N1 bird flu virus has spread widely and is causing problems in many developing countries. The human flu pandemic that the virus could trigger will also hit these countries hardest.


There is urgent need for policymakers to make informed decisions, for scientists to share their findings, and for the media to communicate the pandemic threat in a measured and accurate manner.


SciDev's dossier aims to support these groups by providing authoritative and comprehensive coverage on the spread of H5N1 and efforts to prepare for a human flu pandemic.


The dossier also contains the internet's most comprehensive bird flu glossary and links to relevant reports, articles, websites and organisations. This includes free access to the latest relevant research papers appearing in the journals Science and Nature.


The Science and Development Network


The Science and Development Network (SciDev) seeks to help individuals and organisations in the developing world make informed decisions on science and technology related issues that impact on social and economic development.


It does this by providing reliable and authoritative information through a free-access website containing news, views and analysis about science and technology in the developing world.


In addition, SciDev builds regional networks of individuals and institutions who share its commitment to improving science and technology communication, and organises workshops and other events in the developing world to build capacity in this field.


SciDev is supported by the journals Nature and Science, as well as the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World


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SciDev is funded by the UK Department for International Development, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the Canadian International Development Research Centre and the Rockefeller Foundation.



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