World Health Organization (WHO) officials are introducing new regulations to help in the fight against pandemics.

The new regulations, along with the experience in controlling severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), should ease the way for cooperation should there be an influenza pandemic, says Dr. David Heymann, executive director for communicable diseases at WHO

British Treasury Chief Gordon Brown on Friday introduced a $4 billion program to provide lifesaving immunizations in poor countries, reports The Associated Press.

The initiative hopes to save the lives of five million children and as many adults as possible. Along with Britain, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden are also sponsoring the program

British Treasury Chief Gordon Brown on Friday introduced a $4 billion program to provide lifesaving immunizations in poor countries, reports The Associated Press.

The initiative hopes to save the lives of five million children and as many adults as possible. Along with Britain, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden are also sponsoring the program