
Vigilance against mosquito-borne illness
Hamilton has reported its first human case of West Nile virus, prompting public health warnings and reminders for residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

Hamilton has reported its first human case of West Nile virus, prompting public health warnings and reminders for residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

Reduced-cost rabies vaccination clinics are returning this fall, offering affordable protection for pets and helping to prevent the spread of the deadly virus in communities.

Medical charity MSF warns that Sudan’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse due to funding cuts and conflict, threatening millions of lives and essential services.

An air ambulance helicopter crashed amid thick wildfire haze in Borneo, killing a pilot and four medical workers on a mission to remote communities. An investigation is underway.

A man was hospitalized after a fire broke out along Gozo’s Marsalforn Promenade on Sunday, causing evacuations and triggering a police investigation into the outbreak's origin.

Central Java agricultural officials on September 9, 2026 distributed respiratory masks after Mount Merapi spewed heavy volcanic ash across local farms.

Brazilian universities have joined an international study examining hepatitis B biology and immune responses, with 150 Brazilian participants planned.

Brazil’s approval of two generic liraglutide medicines expands treatment choices for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Brazil approved two generic liraglutide medicines developed by EMS for obesity and type 2 diabetes treatment.

Brazil’s Anvisa approved Aquipta, an oral preventive migraine medicine for adults experiencing at least four migraine episodes monthly.

Malaysia is attracting new semiconductor investment as companies and investors increasingly focus on AI, chip design, advanced packaging and engineering talent.

Malaysia lifted an emergency declaration in Sarawak’s Serian district after haze levels improved, although authorities warned that health risks remained.

An Alberta man who woke from a coma after a traumatic brain injury is retracing his steps to recover lost memories, demonstrating resilience and the importance of cognitive rehabilitation.

A person was safely recovered from the water in Sarnia after an intensive six-hour search involving multiple emergency agencies, bringing relief to the concerned community.

Ongoing air and water testing is underway in Summerside as a solar farm fire continues to burn, raising concerns about environmental contamination and public health safety.

Four youth hockey teams were exposed to carbon monoxide at an arena, highlighting the invisible dangers of poor ventilation and the need for strict safety maintenance in sports facilities.

Fire crews remain at a Summerside solar farm site where a fire has prompted evacuation and shelter-in-place orders, raising concerns about air quality and safety protocols.

A man convicted of trafficking fentanyl into Sudbury has lost his legal battle against deportation, reinforcing the severe immigration consequences for serious drug offenses.

Dynacare lab workers in Manitoba have gone on strike after contract negotiations stalled over wage disputes, raising concerns about healthcare service delays and highlighting labor tensions.

Explosions and toxic gases exposed how regulators failed Jordan High students for decades, allowing concerns and health risks to persist.

Sheikh Hasina’s daughter has resigned as WHO regional director following fraud allegations, intensifying scrutiny of the organization’s leadership and oversight.

Malian women are resisting renewed calls to support female genital mutilation, defending years of progress against the harmful practice nationwide.

More than 30 factory workers were injured when their bus lost control and plunged into a roadside canal during a morning commute in Thailand’s Bang Pakong district. Police are investigating.

At least nine people died and many were hospitalized in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, after consuming toxic bootleg liquor. Authorities launched door-to-door screenings and a state-ordered probe.