Monday, May 14, 2012

Laurie Garrett: Risks Of FMD & Bird Flu Destabilizing Egypt

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From Laurie Garrett and Steven A. Cook an important story in The Atlantic this morning on the growing destabilization of Egypt due to the spread of FMD and Avian flu.

 

I’ll just step aside and invite you to read:

 

Egypt's Real Crisis: The Dual Epidemics Quietely Ravaging Public Health

International May 14 2012, 7:01 AM ET

A combination of avian flu and foot and mouth disease risk destroying the protein supply, eroding public trust, and further destabilizing the Arab world's most populous country . . .

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