Life & Culture -- August 21, 2005

• China starts nationwide dengue fever monitoring
• Comedienne Gao dies from heart attack
• Int'l stamp exhibition opens in Taipei
• Nearly 150 killed by cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau
• Nepal marks Children's Day, seeking better life for children

• Sexual violence lead to high HIV infection rates in Zimbabwe
• Sharp rise in demand for flatscreen TVs in Belgium
• Thailand warned of HIV infection rebound
• US destroys 3 transnational drug networks
• WHO urges heightened surveillance for bird flu

• WHO adds 10 Indian-made AIDS drugs to prequalification list