Gregory Taylor

• Climate change cited as probable factor for rising cases of Lyme disease in Canada

  Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott says climate change is believed to be one of the major factors driving the increase in cases of Lyme disease across the country in recent years.

  Environment

  May 16, 2016
  
• Feds pledge millions for Ebola research and vaccine development

  Canada will spend more than$30 million to help the international fight against Ebola, Health Minister Rona Ambrose said Monday.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2014
  
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• Canadian Ebola vaccine licence holder moving ahead with safety trials

  With talk turning to the idea that Ebola vaccines and drugs may be needed to quell the West African outbreak, the tiny U.S. company that holds the licence for a Canadian-made vaccine says it is working as fast as it can to get that option tested and ready for use.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2014
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• Canada to step up screening for Ebola

  Rona Ambrose says border agents will start to use targeted temperature screens in an effort to prevent people sick with the disease from entering the country.

  Health

  Oct 8, 2014
• Canada prepping for potential Ebola cases

  Canada is considering placing doses of an experimental Ebola vaccine in hospitals around the country that have been designated to treat Ebola cases if any arrive in the country, the new chief public health officer said Wednesday.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2014