As 28 July is World Hepatitis Day, it is an opportune time to share the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada’s (SOGC’s) recent recommendation for universal hepatitis C virus (HCV)... Read More
BC Centre for Disease Control
In June and July 2026, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations; the Province of British Columbia; and the City of Vancouver will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) matches at BC Place... Read More
Increasingly, climate change is shaping the health and well-being of British Columbians in visible and personal ways. Public health surveillance systems track health impacts from environmental... Read More
World Health Day is marked annually on 7 April to recognize the founding in 1948 of the World Health Organization (WHO), which plays a critical role in preserving the health of people around the... Read More
Tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics relied on clinical acumen until the late 19th century, when microscopy and culture were developed. This was followed by susceptibility testing, which was developed in... Read More