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The Kuwait Health Ministry has a stockpile of 10 million Tamiflu capsules

Enough Tamiflu here to treat 1 million



KUWAIT CITY, May 11, (Agencies): The Kuwait Health Ministry has a stockpile of 10 million Tamiflu capsules, enough to treat one million cases of swine flu, said Heath Assistant Undersecretary for Supportive Medical Services Dr Yousef Al-Nisf on Monday. In a statement to KUNA, the official affirmed that Kuwait was “swine flu-free.” He expected a vaccine for swine flu would be developed by the end of the year, based on the latest scientific reports, adding that the ministry’s plan to deal with any related situation was “fool-proof.” On his part, the ministry’s Deputy Director of the Department of General Health Dr Yousef Mandakar said that all three forms of swine flu treatment — Tamiflu capsules, Relenza spray for those with difficulty swallowing, and a liquid formula for children — were available in Kuwait.

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He said the medical team stationed at Kuwait International Airport had screened 8,500 people coming in from flu-stricken countries, based on recommendations of the World Health Organization. Meanwhile, the senior Muslim cleric in the Gulf emirate of Dubai urged the faithful not to travel to the Saudi holy city of Makkah for the time being and to pray in the open air because of the risk of swine flu infection, in advice published on Monday. More...


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