Tanzania relies heavily on tourism and an outbreak of Ebola would likely discourage visitors. Continue reading →

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, World Bank and the World Health Organization warned that epidemic-prone viral diseases like Ebola, flu and SARS are increasingly tough to manage in a world dominated by lengthy conflicts, fragile states and forced migration. Continue reading →

The WHO urged governments to adopt suicide prevention plans to help people cope with stress and to reduce access to suicide means. Continue reading →

In a major report, 41 specialists said a future free of malaria — one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases — can be achieved as early as 2050. Continue reading →

Premier François Legault said on Thursday that the reports were alarming, but the issue needs to be further reviewed before a total provincial ban.  Continue reading →

With many students heading back to class next week, health officials are urging Albertans to put immunization on their back-to-school checklists. Continue reading →

Social media sites have been trying to combat the spread of misinformation about vaccines. Pinterest previously tried blocking all searches for vaccines with mixed results. Continue reading →

The World Health Organization says it’s theoretically possible to wipe out malaria, but probably not with the flawed vaccine and other control methods being used at the moment. Continue reading →

The outbreak claimed its first victim, a 90-year-old woman, on Monday. Continue reading →

Microplastics are “ubiquitous” but there’s not much evidence to show that they’re harmful, according to the World Health Organization. Continue reading →