Canada & India — Indian Council of Medical Research

Canada: Canada>>> is monitoring several individuals exposed to hantavirus, with one confirmed case, and has implemented temporary travel measures, indicating a proactive but cautious approach to public health.

India — Indian Council of Medical Research: India — Indian Council of Medical Research's National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) is providing diagnostic capacity and expert statements to allay fears regarding the hantavirus cases.

Canada: Canada faces an increased risk of severe heat and drought conditions that fuel wildfires due to El Ni .

India — Indian Council of Medical Research: The India — Indian Council of Medical Research, through its Director General M. L. Jat, highlighted the achievement of rice output targets and the importance of crop diversification in India amidst El Ni concerns.

Canada: Canada>>> implemented stricter border measures for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, including mandatory self-isolation, demonstrating a global response to the outbreak.

India — Indian Council of Medical Research: The India — Indian Council of Medical Research>>> was instructed to maintain readiness for tracking, testing, and surveillance of suspected Ebola infections in India>>>.