1 case of monkeypox confirmed in Alberta
An "isolated case" of monkeypox has been confirmed in Alberta, the province's chief medical officer of health said Thursday.
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Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 16- and 17-year-olds
Previously, booster shots were only approved for adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are vulnerable to COVID-19.
Disease outbreaks coming faster, spreading more, says WHO
'Ecological pressure' is driving an increase in endemic diseases, not just monkeypox, says Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organization.
Quebec to make HPV testing first step for cervical cancer screening
The province joins P.E.I. in making the switch. Quebec’s health institute (INESSS) has recommended adopting the HPV testing model since 2017.
B.C. man among first Canadians approved for COVID-19 vaccine injury payout
Ross Wightman, who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome last year following a dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, has been approved for a pain and suffering payout under Canada's Vaccine Injury Support Program.
Toronto confirms 2nd case of monkeypox, 6 others under investigation
A second case of monkeypox has been confirmed in the city, Toronto Public Health says.
HHS's new $175M hospital information system raises concerns over lack of demographic data
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is set to launch a new $175 million hospital information system on Saturday, but people who were part of a hospital committee on equity, diversity and inclusion say the system is missing key data.