public health

Canada Confirms First Human Bird Flu Case: Teen in Critical Condition After Rapid Deterioration Canada has confirmed its first human case of avian influenza, known as H5N1 or bird flu, …

Ottawa’s ByWard Market Pilot Project: Advanced Care Paramedics Step In to Help Vulnerable Residents Austin Gionet cruises through Ottawa’s ByWard Market when a woman named Thumper waves him down. Living …

BC to Introduce Involuntary Care for People with Addictions Overview: British Columbia is set to implement a new policy that allows for involuntary care for individuals struggling with severe addictions. …

What is Sloth Fever? Understanding the Oropouche Virus and Its Symptoms   Event: Exploration of Sloth Fever, specifically the Oropouche virus. Key Points: Introduction to Sloth Fever: The term “Sloth …

Washington, July 17, 2024 – President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to a statement from the White House. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre …

British Columbia is bracing for a heat wave as Environment Canada and provincial authorities issue warnings about rising temperatures expected to persist into next week. Heat warnings have been extended …

Climate Change: A Fundamental Threat to Human Health Overview: Climate change presents a fundamental threat to human health, impacting the physical environment and all aspects of natural and human systems, …

What Are the Public Health Impacts of Air Pollution? Exposure to high levels of air pollution can lead to a variety of health issues. The short- and long-term health consequences …

The Critical Role of Healthier Environments in Reducing Global Disease Burden Healthier environments have the potential to significantly reduce the global burden of disease, with estimates suggesting that almost one-quarter …