PROTEST OVER HEALTHCARE IN MONGOLIAN CAPITAL
3/11/2010
Several hundred protesters gathered in Ulaanbaatar on 11 March 2010 to protest against current health care practices in the country. The protesters demanded that the health minister resign after the country was unprepared to deal with the spread of the A/H1N1 swine flu virus. According to reports more than 30 Mongolians died after the country failed to procure vaccine supplies; the first shipment was received in January 2010. In addition to the swine flu virus, protesters also demonstrated against unsanitary conditions in the city’s maternity hospital. The protesters stated that should the government not meet their demands for better health care by 19 April, they will hold additional protest actions.
FINLAND DECLARES THE COUNTRY CLEAR OF A/H1N1 VIRUS
3/10/2010
On 10 March 2010 the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) issued a statement declaring that the country is clear of A/H1N1 influenza, commonly referred to as the swine flu. THL’s statement also indicated that while approximately half of the population received vaccinations, it still urged citizens to continue being vaccinated to prepare for the next flu season.
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.
