Public health news, events & figures

Saint John dentists see decay surge years after fluoride was cut

Dentists in Saint John say tooth decay among young children has worsened years after fluoride was removed from the city’s drinking water.

Kenya health minister halts US-backed Ebola centre after court rebuke

Kenya’s health minister has halted a US-backed Ebola quarantine project after a court contempt finding intensified legal and public pressure.

Ebola cases top 1,000 in eastern Congo as violence slows response

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo have passed 1,000 as violence, displacement and limited contact tracing complicate containment efforts.

Free naloxone may be preventing most fatal overdoses in B.C., study finds

A B.C. study estimates free take-home naloxone prevented most potential opioid poisoning deaths, underscoring both the value and limits of harm reduction.

Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches

The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning as temperatures are forecast to reach up to 35C in parts of England and Wales.

Ebola risk at World Cup is very low, experts say, but US hospitals are on alert

US infectious disease experts say Ebola risk tied to the World Cup is extremely low, but hospitals and agencies have expanded readiness since 2014.

World Cup hosts set Ebola travel measures before kickoff

The U.S., Mexico and Canada announced Ebola-related travel measures for World Cup travelers after a WHO emergency declaration over the Congo outbreak.

UK records hottest May day as Kew Gardens reaches 34.8C

The UK recorded its hottest May day, with Kew Gardens reaching a provisional 34.8C as heat alerts remain in place across England.