Disease

• Toronto to develop wastewater surveillance program to detect diseases for FIFA World Cup

  Toronto will launch a wastewater surveillance pilot during the 2026 World Cup to monitor diseases like COVID-19, flu, and measles in busy fan zones.

  Sports

  Oct 17
  
• What is Congo’s mystery flu-like illness? WHO sends experts amid outbreak

  The WHO experts are on their way to Panzi, in the southwestern Kwango province, where they'll deliver essential medicines and diagnostic kits to help analyse the cause.

  Health

  Dec 6, 2024
  
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• Mystery flu-like outbreak in Congo kills dozens, investigation underway

  A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2024
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• Gene therapy halts progression of rare neurodegenerative disease in Toronto boy

  The findings from a single-patient gene therapy trial at The Hospital for Sick Children show promise in halting the progression of a young Toronto boy's rare disease.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2024
• Saskatoon’s MS Walk sees restored participation

  Saskatoon's MS Walk had over 300 people participate on Sunday.

  Health

  May 26, 2024
• B.C. family describes challenges with son who lives with extremely rare disorders

  A family on Vancouver Island is sharing their story after their son was diagnosed with extremely rare conditions.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2024
• Alzheimer’s month sheds light on new hearing loss correction

  'People who have had uncorrected hearing loss have a much greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. It is a bigger factor than lack of exercise.'

  Health

  Jan 11, 2024
• More than his disability, Canadian man stops in Winnipeg on his cross-country tour

  Jonathan Allenger started his ride in Vancouver 19 days ago. His goal is to raise $1 million to support research for better medication and treatments for MS.

  Canada

  May 25, 2023
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• Nova Scotia woman recounts long, painful road to an endometriosis diagnosis

  A Halifax woman is sharing the journey of diagnosing her endometriosis, as obtaining basic care of the chronic condition continues to be a challenge across Canada.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2023
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• Bat exhibit in Kelowna, B.C. highlights dangers of deadly fungal disease

  The Okanagan Community Bat Program is asking residents to report any bat activity they see during winter and any sick or dead bats they find before May 31.

  Environment

  Feb 11, 2023