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Manitoba physicians group cites jump in number of doctors, says more work remains

WINNIPEG — The group that represents doctors across Manitoba says the province has seen a bigger-than-ever increase in the number of physicians in the health-care system.
Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination

Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria that can cause illness and death.

Rwanda's Marburg outbreak is under control, Africa's health chief says

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — An outbreak in Rwanda of the Ebola-like Marburg fever is under control and travel bans targeting the East African country are unnecessary, the head of Africa's top public health agency said Thursday.
Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids

Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids

A manufacturer of IV fluids critical to hospitals nationwide said Thursday that its Florida factory and distribution center were left intact after Hurricane Milton tore through the state. B. Braun Medical Inc.
Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

OTTAWA — Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born via cesarean section on Sept.
Rustad changes story after BC Coroners Service says no record of fatal overdose

Rustad changes story after BC Coroners Service says no record of fatal overdose

VANCOUVER — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has changed his story about seeing a man die of a drug overdose on his way to a televised election debate, after the BC Coroners Service said it had no record of such a death where he said it occurred.
Alberta health minister announces resident physician pay deal as family doctors wait

Alberta health minister announces resident physician pay deal as family doctors wait

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has reached a new tentative four-year pay deal with resident physicians as the province grapples with overcrowding in hospitals and a potential health-care labour disruption.
Saskatchewan's main political parties address health care issues during campaign

Saskatchewan's main political parties address health care issues during campaign

SASKATOON, Sask.
Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant

Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are working to move critical hospital supplies out of the path of Hurricane Milton , which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from disruptions caused by
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