Weekly health news roundup: 5 August 2013
International health news
- Contaminated baby milk scare – Fonterra, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, has found bacteria in some products that could cause botulism.
- Global travel alert issued -Travelling during a global alert, travel insurance with terrorism and emergency evacuation coverage could be vital.
- HIV treatment to start earlier – WHO recommends treating people with HIV drugs before they even get sick as it prolongs their lives and slows virus.
Health advice
- Gluten-free labels defined – The FDA has defined the rules for a food to be labelled “gluten-free”, helping consumers choose foods confidently.
- Travelling with medicines – How to deal with prescriptions, doctors and insurance when you’re abroad.
Country health alerts
- Honduras: State of emergency declared – A major dengue fever outbreak has killed 16 and infected 12,000 others as authorities fumigate buildings.
- Ireland: Abortion bill becomes law – Abortions will now be allowed in cases where the mother’s life is deemed at risk from the pregnancy.