Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada & World Health Organization

Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada: The Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada announced the loss of measles elimination status and is working to boost vaccination rates and improve surveillance programs.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization notified the Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada of the loss of measles elimination status and is collaborating on improving vaccine coverage.

Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada: The Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada announced the end of the self-isolation period for Canadians exposed to the hantavirus and confirmed the recovery of a Canadian who tested positive.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization declared the hantavirus outbreak over and coordinated the international response, including contact tracing and a study for diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Its effective management of the outbreak positively impacts its reputation.

Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada: PHAC announced and will enforce the entry ban, citing public health risk reduction.

World Health Organization: WHO advises against travel restrictions, warning they can worsen the outbreak, but its guidance is being ignored by Canada and the U.S.

Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada: The Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada>>> confirmed a positive hantavirus case in a Canadian resident and has implemented temporary travel measures, demonstrating its role in national health security.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization>>> is actively coordinating the international response to the hantavirus outbreak, issuing guidelines, monitoring cases, and reassuring the public, thereby reinforcing its role in global health security.

Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada: The Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada is responsible for implementing and overseeing the new border control measures under the Quarantine Act.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization has reported on the severity of the Ebola outbreak, informing the precautionary measures taken by Canada.

Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada: The Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada is listed as a partner in the urgent coordination meeting convened by Africa CDC to reinforce cross-border surveillance and response efforts.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, providing funds, dispatching teams, and coordinating global response efforts while expressing deep concern over the outbreak's scale and speed.

Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada: The Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring the Ebola situation and has stated that there has never been a confirmed case of Ebola in Canada.

Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada: The Canada — Public Health Agency of Canada assessed the asymptomatic traveler and facilitated their return to Paris, demonstrating its role in managing international health incidents.