Avian Botulism: An International Perspective

Avian influenza: an agricultural perspective.

Recent outbreaks of infection with highly pathogenic H5N1 strains of avian influenza virus in poultry in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East have raised concern over the potential emergence of a pandemic strain that can easily infect humans and cause serious morbidity and mortality. To prevent and control a national outbreak, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts measures based...

Biodiversity: an international perspective.

This paper examines the way in which biodiversity has been incorporated into the agenda of many international organisations, including non-governmental organisations, and international programmes. Biodiversity has been defined by the Convention on Biological Diversity but is also widely discussed in relation to genetic resources, biodiversity hotspots and ecosystem services. The author identifi...

An international perspective.

Recovery: an international perspective.

AIMS To review developments in recovery-focussed mental health services internationally. METHODS Two forms of 'recovery' which have been used in the literature are considered, and international examples of recovery-focussed initiatives reviews. A 'litmus test' for a recovery-focussed service is proposed. RESULTS 'Clinical recovery' has emerged from professional literature, focuses on sustai...

An International Perspective

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and public access to computers with Internet connectivity in particular, can assist community development efforts and help bridge the so-called digital divide. However, use of ICT may not be the same for women as it is for men. Technical, social and cultural barriers exacerbate women’s exclusion from the benefits of ICT for development. This pap...