H1N1 Influenza: Time to act now before it's too late

Abstract

Fromancient times mankind has suffered various pandemics and epidemics. Every time they pose a new challenge and are an acid test for the integrity of preparedness, health capacities, coping skills and decision making of the treatingphysicians and health policy makers. Limitations of scientific research, difficulties in information sharing, technical support issues, lack of co-operation amongcommunities and public unawareness result in a significant morbidity and mortality