New Brunswick is facing a growing measles outbreak, with 44 confirmed cases as of today. The outbreak began last month with a travel-r New Brunswick is facing a growing measles outbreak, with 44 confirmed cases as of today. The outbreak began last month with a travel-related case and has sinceRead More →
The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced a significant update regarding the first confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) within Canada, a rare and serious infection also known as bird flu. This case, identified in a teenager from British Columbia, highlights the evolving nature of zoonotic diseases andRead More →
In a significant move to enhance healthcare access across the province, the Ontario government has announced the expansion of the Learn and Stay Grant to include family medicine training. This initiative aims to address the persistent shortage of family doctors in Ontario and to ensure that more residents have accessRead More →
A team of Canadian and American researchers has developed a novel forecasting model using mathematics and machine learning to predict an unusually early spike in influenza cases this year. Drawing on data from late 2015 to September 2024, the researchers factored in weather patterns, policy changes, and movement data fromRead More →
Introduction On July 26, 2024, Health Canada released a crucial report from the Canadian Drug Agency Transition Office’s Appropriate Use Advisory Committee. This report, focusing on the appropriate use of medications, provides nine strategic recommendations aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs in Canada. Why Appropriate Medication UseRead More →