Purple Rock Drugs Cause Overdose Alert in Swift Current
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health issues toxic drug alert after discovery of purple, rock-like substances linked to cocaine and meth in Swift Current.
Category : Infectious Diseases
Canada's top doctor to update on Ebola and hantavirus
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Joss Reimer will provide updates on Ebola and Andes hantavirus, highlighting vigilance ahead of the World Cup.
WHO: Ebola Risk 'Very High' in Congo as Outbreak Spreads
The World Health Organization raised its Ebola risk assessment for Congo to 'very high' as cases surge. 82 confirmed cases and 177 suspected deaths reported, with regional spread concerns.
Canada Urged to Boost Ebola Vigilance Ahead of World Cup
Health experts call for heightened Ebola surveillance in Canada as the World Cup approaches, citing risks from international travel and potential outbreaks.
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Ex-CDC Chief Warns Ebola Could Become Pandemic in Africa
Robert Redfield warns the current Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda could escalate into a significant pandemic across parts of Africa.
Air France Flight Diverted Over Ebola Passenger Error
An Air France flight to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Congo boarded in Paris in error due to Ebola travel restrictions.
US Flight Diverted to Montreal Over Ebola; Ontario Man Tested
An Air France flight was diverted to Montreal due to Ebola concerns, while an Ontario man is tested for the virus. Learn about the outbreak in East Africa.
Ebola Testing in Ontario as Congo Appeals for Supplies
Ontario tests a traveler for Ebola as Congo warns the outbreak is gaining momentum, urging global aid for supplies.
Canadian Aid Workers Head to Congo for Ebola Response
Canadian aid workers are deploying to Congo as part of the international response to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, with WHO supplies already en route.
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Air France Flight Diverted to Montreal Over Ebola Rules
An Air France flight was diverted to Montreal due to new U.S. Ebola travel restrictions. Passengers faced delays as health screenings were conducted.
Ontario Patient Tested for Ebola After East Africa Travel
A person in Ontario who recently traveled to East Africa is being tested for Ebola as a precaution. No confirmed cases in Canada yet.
No Canadians Affected by DRC Ebola Outbreak: Global Affairs
Global Affairs Canada reports no Canadians affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as international aid efforts continue.
WHO: Ebola Risk High Locally, Low Globally
The WHO reports that the risk of Ebola spread is high locally but low globally, amid ongoing outbreak response in Congo.
Winnipeg Hospital Flagged for Measles Exposure
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at a Winnipeg hospital after an infected patient visited. Vaccination urged.
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Barrick Gold Boosts Ebola Screening at Congo Mine After 131 Deaths
Barrick Gold Corp. ramps up Ebola screening at its Kibali gold mine in the DRC after an outbreak kills 131 people, as health authorities urge caution.
Ontario Teen Missing Since 2025 Found Dead, Homicide Suspected
RCMP confirm remains of Jay'siiah Webb-Long, 16, found near Pelican Narrows. Family last heard from him May 2025. Police investigate as homicide.
WHO Warns of Ebola Outbreak Scale in Congo, 131 Dead
The World Health Organization expresses concern over the rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 131 deaths reported amid a surge in cases.
American Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak
An American tests positive for Ebola in Congo as WHO declares a global emergency. The CDC says risk to US citizens remains low.
Congo Ebola Cases Rise Sharply; WHO Worried About Outbreak Pace
Congo reports a sharp increase in Ebola cases, with the World Health Organization expressing concern over the scale and speed of the outbreak, which threatens regional health stability.
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Congo Ebola Cases Rise; WHO Warns of Outbreak Speed
The World Health Organization expresses concern over the scale and speed of the Ebola outbreak in Congo as new cases are reported. Efforts to contain the virus continue amid challenges.
Ebola Outbreak Raises Concerns for Canadians, Expert Warns
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Zahid Butt discusses the WHO declaring the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency and what it means for Canada.
Butterfield Acres Reopens After Parasite Closure
Butterfield Acres petting farm in Calgary reopened after a cryptosporidium outbreak. The farm underwent deep cleaning, and no new cases have been reported since May 1.
Congo Opens 3 Ebola Centres as Rare Strain Spreads in Ituri
Congo will open three Ebola treatment centres in Ituri province as a rare strain of the virus spreads, health officials announced.
Colorado Hantavirus Death Unrelated to Cruise Ship
An adult in Colorado died from hantavirus, unrelated to a cruise ship outbreak. Health officials investigate exposure source.
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Adult Dies of Hantavirus in Colorado, Officials Say
Colorado health officials report an adult death from hantavirus, a rare but severe respiratory disease transmitted by rodents. Precautions advised.
Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Docks in Netherlands for Disinfection
The MV Hondius, hit by a hantavirus outbreak, docked in Rotterdam. Remaining 27 people will quarantine as the ship is disinfected. Three deaths reported.
Congo Announces 3 Ebola Treatment Centres in Ituri
Congo announces three new Ebola treatment centres in Ituri province as it battles a fresh outbreak of the deadly virus.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Emergency
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a public health emergency of international concern after hundreds of suspected cases and at least 88 deaths.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo, Uganda Global Emergency
WHO declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
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Yukon Resident Tests Positive for Hantavirus After Cruise
Lab tests confirm a Yukon resident in their 70s has the Andes hantavirus strain after traveling on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The patient is hospitalized in Victoria, B.C.
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