There are currently 905 people in Leeds having their claim for asylum assessed. It is anticipated that there will be about 20 arrivals a week for the next few months. We do not appear to have any large outbreaks but the increase in notifications requires careful attention over the next few months. Suspect human cases, which are very uncommon, should be drawn to the attention of the Infectious Disease Consultants. Concerns over the health consequences of the disposal of dead animals have also increased.
Detailed guidance is now available on the appropriate routes of disposal and on the siting of pyres.
In the event that you want sight of the guidance please let us know. Overseas Partnering Initiative Thought is being given to an initiative, based on the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, to develop partnerships with a number of health projects in developing countries. Mutually beneficial ideas include training, staff development, the development of telemedicine and research. Diary Date 15 May 2001 Polio and Aids in Africa. Dr Vivian Wyatt will be talking to the Yorkshire Medical and Dental History Society at 7.30pm at the Thackray Medical Museum.