Situation: The avian flu virus has infected 100 people in Vietnam and surrounding countries, killing more than half. Health officials and governments around the world fear a global epidemic is in the works. Anywhere from 3.8 million to 76 million people — the majority of them the poorest of the poor — could die.
Our Response: With help of the Crisis Response Team, CARE has launched a campaign in Vietnam to help educate people about preventing the spread of this deadly disease. Our public service announcements are reaching 1.5 million people, and printed information has been distributed to 40,000 more. Health care workers are receiving training in diagnosing the flu, as well as bio-safety equipment like disinfectant, masks, gowns and gloves.
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