Dengue fever cases surge as temperatures soar
Experts say a tangled web of factors is driving global spikes in dengue, but one culprit stands out — climate change.
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If WHO declares the COVID-19 global emergency over, what happens next?
Monday, January 30, 2023, could mark a major milestone in the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the World Health Organization stands poised to decide whether or not to declare an end to the global public health emergency.
Canada will not pay for tobacco company stake in vaccine-maker Medicago: minister
The federal government isn't considering putting up money to help buy shares in the only domestic manufacturer of COVID-19 vaccines, but it is "working on a solution" with Medicago's parent company.
Canadian leading WHO fight against monkeypox
A Canadian is playing a major role in the World Health Organizations' fight against monkeypox.
WHO may reject Canadian-made Medicago COVID-19 vaccine because of big tobacco ties
Canada may not be able to donate millions of doses of the only COVID-19 vaccine made in the country because the World Health Organization is leaning against granting it an emergency-use licence.
WHO Africa's 1st woman leader helps continent battle COVID
People stand when Dr. Matshidiso Moeti enters a room at the World Health Organization's Africa headquarters in the Republic of Congo and they listen intently to what she says.
Less than half of Canada's promised vaccine donations delivered
Canada has delivered about one-quarter of the direct vaccine doses it has promised to help less wealthy countries and can't say when more doses will go out the door.
COVID’s been a lesson in Greek letters, one variant at a time
The Greek alphabet arrived on the global stage and into everyday lexicon riding on waves of the novel coronavirus as the World Health Organization began naming variants in the Glagolitic script.
G7 health ministers keep close watch on Omicron variant
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and his counterparts from other G7 countries agreed on Monday, November 29, 2021, to closely monitor and share information about the highly mutated Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Omicron proves need for vaccine equity, not travel bans
As Canada confirms its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, scientists say banning travellers from southern African countries in an effort to curb its importation is wishful thinking that could do more harm than good.
Canada on board for international pandemic treaty
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says Canada supports the development of a new global convention on pandemic preparedness and response that will be debated at a special meeting of the World Health Assembly today, November 29, 2021.
WHO slashes guideline limits on air pollution from fossil fuels
The level for the most damaging tiny particles is halved, reflecting new evidence of deadly harm.
Drones to deliver COVID tests
The windswept foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains are the setting for a pilot project using drones to deliver medical supplies and personal protective equipment to remote communities.
Tory MP Sloan ducks call to apologize for challenging Tam's loyalty
Ontario Conservative MP Derek Sloan held to his leadership campaign slogan of being "Conservative without apology" and refused on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, to heed the demands of his fellow MPs to apologize for remarks questioning the loyalty of the country's chief public health officer.
EU rallies Canada to join in funding help for WHO
The European Union is planning a major pledging conference early next month to help fill the World Health Organization's funding gaps, and it expects Canada to play a key role.