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UBC experts on Canada reopening its border to U.S. travellers

The Canadian border reopens to fully vaccinated U.S. travellers on Monday, August 9. UBC experts are available to comment.

Aug 6, 2021

Study paints complex health portrait of single-room occupancy hotel tenants in DTES

Study paints complex health portrait of single-room occupancy hotel tenants in DTES

A new study is revealing multiple health concerns faced by an tenants in Vancouver’s SRO hotels.

Aug 9, 2013

Iconic marine mammals are “swimming in sick seas” of terrestrial pathogens: UBC researchers

Parasites and pathogens infecting humans, pets and farm animals are increasingly being detected in marine mammals such as sea otters, porpoises, harbour seals and killer whales along the Pacific coast of the U.S. and Canada, and better surveillance is required to monitor public health implications, according to a panel of scientific experts from Canada and the United States.

Feb 18, 2012

Text messaging improves health of Kenyans with HIV: UBC researcher

A simple “how are you” delivered weekly through cell phone text messaging (SMS) increases the likelihood that Kenyans with HIV will stay healthy and follow their medication regimen, while reducing the spread of the disease, according to a new study led by a University of British Columbia researcher.

Nov 9, 2010

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