By Jake Richardson •
March 17, 2009
In Luanda, the capital of Angola, at least 93 children have died from rabies. They contracted the disease from stray dogs in the community.
A World Health Organization official called for action, “The high number of deaths in Luanda within the short period of time is a cause for serious concern and calls for a thorough investigation.”
By Kay Sexton •
March 3, 2009
National boundaries have become more porous, climate change has allowed opportunistic plants, insects and animals the chance to find niches in novel ecosystems, and populations have become more closely housed – regardless of whether they are penned pigs or studio-dwelling urbanites - all these factors increase the risks of diseases becoming epidemic, both nationally and internationally.
