Infection Control

Find the newest stories covering infection and disease control in hospitals, care homes, and the general population. This section contains information on testing, monitoring, treatment options, vaccine development and distribution, as well as new policy decisions and best practices. Also included are announcements of educational and awareness campaigns. Follow new advances in infection control and prevention with releases about new study results and updated statistical data and analysis.

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07:00 ET Launch of the CHU Sainte-Justine Centre d'expertise sur les maladies rares médiées par le complément

MONTREAL, April 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The CHU Sainte-Justine and the CQDM are proud to announce the creation of the Centre d'expertise sur les maladies...

Apr 13, 2025, 11:00 ET Media Advisory - Government of Canada to provide update on the general election

OTTAWA, ON, April 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Government of Canada representatives from the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force...

Apr 08, 2025, 10:00 ET Wild animal vaccination operation in Estrie and Montérégie: The Ministère takes action to combat raccoon rabies in Québec

QUÉBEC, April 8, 2025 /CNW/ - The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs is informing ...

Apr 07, 2025, 12:00 ET Canada Leads: Canada's No. 1 Hospital Announces Strategy to Attract World's Most Promising Scientists, Drive Health Innovation and Economic Growth

TORONTO, April 7, 2025 /CNW/ - In a bold move to position Canada as the ultimate destination for the brightest minds in medical research, whose work...

Apr 02, 2025, 08:10 ET Human Frontier Science Program: Research Grants Awarded to 104 of the Most Pioneering Scientists from 30 Nations

To pioneer new frontiers in life science research, the Human Frontier Science Program has awarded 104 of the world's most ingenious scientists from...

Apr 01, 2025, 05:45 ET Aereus Technologies Ltd. Completes Antimicrobial Copper Project at The Whitby Health Centre

GUELPH, ON, April 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Aereus Technologies Ltd., a manufacturer of bactericidal copper surfaces, has completed the installation of...

Mar 26, 2025, 09:01 ET ViiV Healthcare Announces Reimbursement for APRETUDE for HIV-1 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program

MONTRÉAL, March 25, 2025 /CNW/ - ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK), with Pfizer Inc. and ...

Mar 24, 2025, 09:30 ET SGS Announces ISO17025 Accreditation for North American Lab that Specializes in In-Vivo and In-Vitro Handwash Testing

PHOENIX, Ariz., March 24, 2025 /CNW/ - SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, has gained ISO 17025 accreditation...

Mar 17, 2025, 21:00 ET Total Investment of Approx. USD 11.4 Million in Schistosomiasis Diagnostics and R&D Projects for NTDs With Partners Including Drugs & Diagnostics for Tropical Diseases and Medical & Biological Laboratories

The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund announced today a total investment of approximately JPY 1.7 billion (USD 11.4 million1) in five...

Mar 07, 2025, 18:54 ET Minister MacAulay announces funding to support Canadian hog producers in the event of a potential African swine fever outbreak

OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the resilience of Canada's rural communities and the Canadian...

Mar 06, 2025, 11:33 ET Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on the Increase in Measles Cases and the Risk to People in Canada

OTTAWA, ON, March 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Measles Cases on the Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Family In 2024, we saw a sharp increase in measles cases...
New Report Demands Urgent Action: Canada Failing High-Risk Populations in COVID-19 Treatment

Feb 25, 2025, 08:00 ET New Report Demands Urgent Action: Canada Failing High-Risk Populations in COVID-19 Treatment

Experts Warn: "Stop Thinking of COVID as Just Another Respiratory Virus" MONTREAL, Feb. 25, 2025 /CNW/ - COVID-19 is far from over, yet Canada's most ...

Feb 25, 2025, 06:59 ET National survey reveals low understanding of shingles risk factors and lack of concern among those at increased risk

Only one-third (34%) of respondents believe that a chronic health condition such as diabetes, asthma or heart disease can increase one's risk of...

Feb 25, 2025, 06:00 ET bioMérieux Receives Health Canada Approval for the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel

MONTREAL, Feb. 25, 2025 /CNW/ - bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, has achieved a significant milestone with the Health ...

Feb 19, 2025, 12:00 ET Government of Canada purchases avian influenza vaccine to protect individuals most at risk

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and its partners are focused on keeping people and animals in Canada safe ...

Feb 19, 2025, 10:05 ET Battling Bird Flu: Genome BC Funds Critical Research to Protect BC from Avian Influenza

Highlights Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) is investing in research to address the threat of H5N1, an avian influenza virus that poses a risk to...

Feb 16, 2025, 07:00 ET Light AI's Healthcare Technology Featured on Beast Philanthropy

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Light AI Inc. ("Light AI" or the "Company") (CBOE CA: ALGO) (FSE: 0HC), a global healthcare technology company...

Feb 14, 2025, 13:17 ET Aramis Biotechnologies and the Biologics Manufacturing Centre Announce a Partnership

Agreement on Formulation and Finish of a Virus-Like Particle Vaccine for Phase 1 and 2 Clinical Trials MONTREAL and QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 14, 2025 /CNW/...

Feb 06, 2025, 18:45 ET BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS research reveals gains in life expectancy for females with HIV lags gains for males with HIV

New study, published in Lancet Public Health, points to immediate need to address structural and socio-economic impacts on health for women with HIV...

Jan 29, 2025, 14:00 ET Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on Measles and the Risk to Canadians

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada is currently experiencing an increase in measles activity, with recent cases reported in Quebec and Ontario...

Jan 29, 2025, 08:00 ET Héma-Québec to Reimburse HyQvia® for the Treatment of Immunodeficiencies in Adult and Pediatric Patients Over 2 Years of Age

TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Takeda Canada Inc. (Takeda) is pleased to announce that Héma-Québec has added HyQvia®– (normal immunoglobulin [human]...

Jan 27, 2025, 17:53 ET CMA alarmed by Alberta pandemic task force report

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) endorses the Alberta Medical Association's concerns about the report from...

Jan 24, 2025, 05:46 ET White Paper: Canada's Strategy to Combat HPV-Related Consequences and Eliminate Cervical Cancer

MONTREAL, Jan. 24, 2025 /CNW/ - A new white paper from leading experts spells out global best practices and outlines key strategies to overcome...

Jan 21, 2025, 05:00 ET New CMA survey links lack of access to health care to growing health misinformation risks

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - A growing number of Canadians are encountering health misinformation, with significant consequences for their...

Jan 16, 2025, 07:00 ET BioVaxys Developing DPX to be the Carrier of Choice for mRNA Vaccines, a market projected to grow to USD$48,000,000,000 by 2030*

BioVaxys Technology Corp. (CSE: BIOV) (FRA: 5LB) (OTCQB: BVAXF) ("BioVaxys" or the "Company") highlights the potential for its DPX™ non-systemic...

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