Chief Medical Officer of Health talks on human case of rabies

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TORONTO — Dr Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “Brant County Health Unit has received laboratory confirmation of a human case of rabies in a resident of Brantford-Brant. The illness is suspected to have been acquired from direct contact with a bat in Ontario. To ensure privacy for the family, no further information about the individual …

TPH urges eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox

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Toronto – Toronto continues to report new mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases, with cases increasing in late June and July following major events and festivals in the city. As of July 31, a total of 93 cases has been confirmed in 2024 compared to 21 confirmed cases reported for the same period last year. While mpox cases have been …

What is Canada’s preparedness against AIDS?

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Ottawa – December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. We remember those we lost to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and recognize the strength and resilience of those living with HIV. This year’s global theme “Let Communities Lead” acknowledges the fundamental role that community organizations play in supporting those at risk of, or affected by, HIV. The Government …