Bird flu pushed back, pandemic threat remains: UN (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
International efforts have pushed back the spread of bird flu this year, but the risk of a global influenza pandemic killing millions is as great as ever, the United Nations and World Bank reported on Tuesday.

Bird flu pandemic still a threat: UN and World Bank (Toronto Star)
Despite international efforts that have curbed the spread of bird flu this year, the risk of a global influenza pandemic is as great as ever, the United Nations and World Bank reported today.

Nigeria: Bird Flu As Dangerous As Financial Crisis - UN (AllAfrica.com)
A representative of the United Nations in the country, Dr Joyce Ijoro, has said the threat of bird flu on the nation's economy is as strong as any major crisis in the financial sector.