Nearly 30 Kenyans die from viral fever in remote north-east

Nairobi (dpa) - Nearly 30 people have died from a viral fever with
flu-like symptoms in remote north-easn Kenya, the Red Cross said
on Friday.

Source: DPA

Cloned food ruling sparks debate

The Food and Drug Administration's ruling Thursday that milk and meat from some cloned farm animals are safe to eat touched off intense criticism from consumer groups and raised concerns from meat and dairy companies worried about the public's reaction.

Source: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/health/297690_clonedfood29.html

Fake anti-rabies vaccines cause human deaths in China, crackdown

China's State Food and Drug
Administration has launched a crackdown campaign after fake
anti-rabies vaccines caused human deaths in the country.

Source: Xinhua

Therapeutic cloning to start in Iran

Therapeutic cloning of human is starting in Iran after the successful cloning of a sheep called 'Royana'. Dr. Goorabi said that they are considering all aspects of this innovative approach including religious, social and ethical issues.

Source: ISNA

HHS Buys Additional Vaccine for Potential Use in an Influenza Pandemic

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the purchase of additional vaccine that could be used in the event of a potential influenza pandemic.

Source: fierce biotech