Is South Africa ready for 'swine flu', experts ask

PRETORIA: Experts have questioned the ability of South Africa to deal successfully with a major swine flu outbreak.

While the only person who is suspected to have swine flu or what is otherwise known as A(H1N1) seems to be recovering, South Africa has been training response teams in preparation for any possible influenza outbreak.  

South Africa is the first country on the continent to report suspected cases of swine flu.

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