Ontario reported 223 new measles cases in a week, the highest increase since October, totaling 1,243 cases. Southwestern regions are most affected, primarily due to unvaccinated households. Hospitalizations reached 84, including 63 children. Alberta may soon face similar surges, with experts warning of the potential for 1,000+ cases.
Mental health care for Canadian youth has moved from emergency and hospital settings to more community-based care, such as doctor visits and medication. While ER visits dropped 31% and hospitalizations 23% since 2018, prescriptions and primary care visits rose. Mental health outcomes, however, haven’t shown improvement post-pandemic.
With 6.5 million Canadians lacking a family doctor, the CMA urges action as interest from U.S.-trained physicians surges. Canada’s less litigious, less politically-influenced healthcare appeals to American doctors. Rural communities stand to benefit most. CMA emphasizes the urgency of healthcare reform and recruitment to meet growing national medical needs.
Saskatoon’s drug crisis, driven by toxic street drugs, has overwhelmed Prairie Harm Reduction and city responders. Overdose deaths and emergency calls have surged. Libraries closed due to violence, and safe consumption services face staff burnout. Officials stress the need for housing, healthcare, and reliable overdose data to drive long-term solutions.
Canadian hospitals, including London Health Sciences Centre and Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre, are installing AI-powered weapons detectors to address escalating emergency room violence. These scanners identify weapons while ignoring benign items like phones. The move is part of broader safety strategies alongside staff training, better lighting, cameras, and panic buttons.
Southwestern Public Health reports 343 measles cases—nearly 45% of Ontario’s total—mostly in unvaccinated youth under 18. Officials warn actual numbers may be higher due to underreporting. The rise highlights urgent concerns about immunization gaps, especially among children and teens, in the ongoing fight against preventable diseases.
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