Canada to Brief Media on Hantavirus and Ebola Outbreaks in Africa
Event summary
- Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Joss Reimer, will provide updates on Andes Hantavirus and Ebola disease outbreaks in Africa on May 22, 2026.
- The briefing will include actions taken by the Government of Canada, with participation from Global Affairs Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency.
- The virtual briefing is restricted to accredited media, with a teleconference line available for listening.
- The briefing will address the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
The big picture
The briefing underscores the ongoing challenges of managing infectious disease outbreaks with international implications. Canada's response will be closely watched as a model for balancing public health with border security, particularly in light of recent global health crises. The strategic focus will be on containment, coordination with African nations, and ensuring adequate funding for public health initiatives.
What we're watching
- Disease Containment
- How effective Canada's border measures will be in preventing the spread of Hantavirus and Ebola.
- International Coordination
- Whether Canada's actions align with global health organizations' strategies for managing these outbreaks.
- Public Health Funding
- The pace at which additional resources will be allocated to combat these diseases both domestically and internationally.