With no vaccine available to prevent the spread of swine flu (A/H1N1), the Saudi authorities really can’t do much beyond raising public awareness, keep an eye on the situation, and make worst-case plans. This Arab News piece reports on the efforts.

H1N1 program intensified as toll hits 184
Mohammed Rasooldeen | Arab News

RIYADH: As the number of swine flu victims in the Kingdom rose to 184, the Ministry of Health has intensified its awareness program throughout the Kingdom by sending SMS text messages to mobile phone users.

“In the wake of the increasing incidence of swine flu, we have embarked on an intensive campaign to educate the masses on the preventive measures that should be taken to fight the disease,” Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Al-Mirghalani said.


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