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"No plan stands out as being much better than the others" (Photo: European Community, 2006)

Europe bird flu plans full of holes, study says

European countries need to work together more to prepare for a possible bird flu pandemic, a new study warns.

The report, 'How prepared is Europe for Pandemic Influenza? An analysis of national plans', issued by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and presented in magazine Lancet on Thursday (20 April), reveals major discrepancies in planning in pandemic preparedness across Europe.

"Wide gaps exist in the pandemic preparedness of European nations," Dr Rich...

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"No plan stands out as being much better than the others" (Photo: European Community, 2006)

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