Could Australia cope with a flu pandemic?


Posted March 18th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
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Dor asked:


Scientists say we are long overdue for an incredibly widespread flu virus to hit - are there enough medical supplies to get us through such a disaster?

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Should all countries be required to keep a minimum stock of distaster aid relief supplies?


Posted March 12th, 2009 by admin 15 Comments »
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Hi asked:


Food, water, medical supplies etc. boxed up, ready to go.

Then if there is a disaster, the aid can be transported almost immediately, starting with the neighboring countries first.

instead of trying to fly insignificant amounts of aid half-way round the planet

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