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UN warns of epidemics in South Asia
Thursday, August 09, 2007 www.ptinews.com
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The UN has issued a warning of a possible health emergency and outbreak of epidemics in South Asia following the recent floods which have affected nearly 30 million people in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. The UNICEF and WHO are concerned about the spread of water-borne diseases, viral fever and skin infections and are providing emergency medical kits to the affected.
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