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A new and largely
fatal disease is emerging in Asia. It has already
bought devastation to many families. Experts predict
it could be the start of the next worldwide
pandemic. In four out of five cases, bird flu, or
Avian Flu, is fatal. The worst hit country is
Indonesia where we met Suci a young girl whose
mother died of bird flu. In 2006, like every year,
her family gathered to celebrate the Muslim holy day
of Eid-ul-Adhia, and while preparing a chicken for
the family meal, Suci’s mother contracted avian flu.
Within days she was dead. We follow Suci and her
family as they attempt to rebuild their lives, and
follow their struggle to cope when her brother Arif
also catches the disease.
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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Teenage Mums,
Ref: 649 |
The Measles War,
Ref: 648 |
Meningitis: Outbreak,
Ref: 647 |
Vietnam: A Vaccine for Dengue,
Ref: 646 |
Tetanus: The Infant Curse,
Ref: 645 |
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Avian Flu: Preparing for the Pandemic,
Ref: 644 |
Rubella: Tomorrow's Children,
Ref: 643 |
UK: Cancer Wars,
Ref: 642 |
Thalidomide: A New Lease of Life?,
Ref: 641 |
UK: TB - Upgrading Our Defences,
Ref: 640 | |
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