Expert links AIDS to vast African orphans crisis
Dr Kevin DeCock of Nairobi warns Africa faces a public health emergency as 12 million children have lost parents to AIDS. He cites 25 million infected, strained families, rising street children, and potential for instability while urging radical new care and prevention strategies.
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Disabled boy dies in Brooklyn apartment fire
An 11 year old boy with cerebral palsy died in a Brooklyn apartment fire started by a frayed lamp cord. The blaze occurred early Sunday in a bedroom where Kevin Carter was sleeping. His grandmother and another disabled relative were unable to escape the fire.
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SUNY freshmen score higher than sophomores
SUNY freshmen at the system's largest campuses show about 20 points higher scores than sophomores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Albany centers report averages rising to 1,169 of 1,600, with six point increases to 1,073 at Brockport Buffalo Cortland Fredonia Geneseo New Paltz Old Westbury Oswego Plattsburgh Potsdam and Purchase colleges.
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Flu season milder in state than usual this winter
Shortage of flu vaccine raised concerns of an epidemic but this winter’s flu season is milder than normal. Only five confirmed outbreaks have been recorded in New York state versus 164 at this time last year. Outbreaks are in New York City and Fulton, Suffolk and Monroe counties and a Central New York nursing home, according to Health Department spokeswoman Kristine Sith.
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