MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN BRUNEI URGES PEOPLE TO MAINTAIN HEALTH DUE TO VACCINE DELAY
3/4/2010
The Ministry of Health in Brunei announced on 4 March 2010 that a new batch of H1N1 vaccine has yet to arrive in the country. The vaccine was expected in the country at the end of February. According to an anonymous source, the vaccine is delayed to ensure premium quality from suppliers in both Germany and Canada. Due to the delay the Ministry recommended that the population take extra care to maintain their health. Currently, there is no set date of arrival for the new vaccine.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH ISSUES UPDATE ON H1N1 VACCINE
2/11/2010
According to the Ministry of Health in Brunei, as of 11 February 2010, more than 30,000 people have been vaccinated against the H1N1 swine flu virus. The first round of vaccinations was administered in November.
H1N1 FLU OUTBREAK REPORTED IN SENEGAL
2/9/2010
Senegalese health officials reported an H1N1 flu outbreak in the country on 9 February 2010 with 14 people infected. More than half of the incidents occurred in the Pikine suburb of Dakar, the capital, and the others in the towns of Diourbel and Touba. Authorities indicated that adequate measures have been taken to ensure that the disease does not spread. Senegal is expected to receive significant doses of the H1N1 vaccine by March 2010.
