The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could become the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever recorded, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General […]
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Health Canada Recalls Toilet Bowl Cleaner Sold Across Canada
Health Canada has issued a recall for Ultra Big Blue Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner due to improper labelling and a lack of child-resistant packaging. The […]
Outaouais cheese recalled over possible staph contamination
A brand of cheese sold in the Outaouais is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as staph. Quebec’s Ministry […]
Canadian Blood Services Calls for More Donors After Blood Supply Drops 20%
Canadian Blood Services is asking Canadians to donate blood as supplies fall below normal summer levels. Blood donations usually decrease during the summer as people […]
WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over
The World Health Organization declared the cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over on Thursday after the last close contact of an infected person completed quarantine and […]
Europe Heatwave Blamed for 1,300 Deaths; Germany Sets New 41.7C Temperature Record
Europe’s early summer heatwave may have caused more than 1,300 extra deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said […]
Confirmed Ebola Cases in Congo Outbreak Surpass 1,000 as Death Toll Reaches 254
Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have passed 1,000, with 254 people dead since the outbreak began in May, health officials said Sunday. The outbreak […]
Ebola Cases Surge Nearly 40% in One Week as Death Toll Exceeds 200
An Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 200 people and infected 894 others in its first month, […]
Health Canada warns medical device could cause serious injuries or death
Health Canada is warning Canadians not to use soft-shelled hyperbaric chambers, saying the devices can cause serious injuries, spread infectious diseases, and even lead to […]
Paramedic Unit to Target Overdose Emergencies in Downtown Core
The Manitoba government is spending more than $1 million to help deal with Winnipeg’s growing overdose crisis. Most of the money will fund a three-month […]