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World Service,21 Sep 1999,23 mins

Virus Outbreak In Malaysia

Health Matters

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Malaysia's viral outbreak, Asians giving blood, an art exhibition by cancer patients. The discovery of a dangerous new virus in Malaysian children which had been thought to be related to hand, foot and mouth. Also, a drive to persuade the Asian community to give blood; and a unique art exhibition by cancer patients.

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