Quick test for bird flu devised (BBC News)
Scientists in Singapore create a device that can detect the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in 30 minutes.

Experts make tool to detect bird flu (The Times of India)
HONG KONG: Researchers and scientists in Singapore have created a handheld device that can detect the H5N1 bird flu virus from throat swab samples in under 30 minutes, raising hopes it will lead to rapid detection and containment of the virus.

Africa alarmed by anti-bird flu funding slump (AFP via Yahoo! News)
African nations are concerned that a slump in funding from the international community could hamper their efforts to combat bird flu on the continent, officials said.