The first human case of West Nile virus in Waterloo region this year has been confirmed. Public health reported the case Oct. 2 and is […]
Tag: Disease Prevention
HIV cases rise in Thunder Bay as health officials monitor trend
Public health officials are reporting an increase in HIV cases in the Thunder Bay district. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says it has identified […]
Doctors Warn: Fast-Spreading Mpox Strain Could Soon Reach Canada
Canadian experts warn that a rapidly spreading strain of mpox, currently affecting several African countries, may soon reach Canada, where this strain has yet to […]
Increase in Tick-Borne Illnesses in Canada
The incidence of tick-borne illnesses in Canada is rising, with diseases that were once confined to the United States now spreading northward, and rare infections […]