What is Health Canada doing to help First Nations address public health risks posed by animals?
The Environmental Public Health Program provides activities in First Nations communities to reduce the public health risk that animals pose to humans. Activities vary from community to community, depending on the region, time of year and needs. Activities may include disease surveillance, such as collecting birds for West Nile virus and avian influenza testing, public education such as community information sessions, and control activities, such as reduction of standing water sites where mosquitoes breed. You can obtain more information throughout this site or by contacting your local Environmental Health Officer or healthcare provider.
