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Meningitis: Outbreak, 25-minutes, 2008 (Ref: 647) |
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In March 2007, as a
meningitis epidemic was raging in Burkina Faso, we
filmed a poignant and revealing account of the
devastating impact meningitis epidemics have on
individuals, families, and communities. Meningitis
is a deadly infection of the fluid surrounding the
brain and the spinal cord. Thousands of cases are
reported but many aren’t, meaning the true scale of
the damage caused by the disease causes is far
higher than is published. Routine reporting systems
break down during epidemics, and many die before
they can reach help. Those who survive it are often
left with a damaged nervous system and a host of
disabilities.
Part of a 28 x
25-minute documentary series produced for the BBC.
These films can be bought individually or as a
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Vietnam: A Vaccine for Dengue,
Ref: 646 |
Tetanus: The Infant Curse,
Ref: 645 |
Avian Flu: Preparing for the Pandemic,
Ref: 644 |
Rubella: Tomorrow's Children,
Ref: 643 |
UK: Cancer Wars,
Ref: 642 |
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Thalidomide: A New Lease of Life?,
Ref: 641 |
UK: TB - Upgrading Our Defences,
Ref: 640 |
India: The Silent Killer,
Ref: 639 |
Kala Azar: Black Fever,
Ref: 638 |
USA: Bitter Sweet,
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