department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases News Archive

January 8, 2025 — 
When Dr. Zulma Rueda was studying tuberculosis (TB) transmission in Colombian prisons as part of her PhD research 14 years ago, some prisoners approached her.

December 9, 2024 — 
Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer

November 23, 2024 — 
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba

November 21, 2024 — 
CDC warns of infection spread via body lice in homeless populations

November 8, 2024 — 
Manitoba urged to protect all newborns against RSV with antibody shots

September 23, 2024 — 
Canada's First Nations Communities Call for Clean Water

September 13, 2024 — 
Canada to donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa

September 12, 2024 — 
Twelve contestants presented their groundbreaking ideas at the Falling Walls Lab Manitoba competition.

September 10, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Graduate studies is proud to announce it is hosting the 2nd annual Three Minute Postdoctoral Speaking Competition (3MP) on September 20, 2024.  

August 30, 2024 — 
How Deadly Is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, and Other Questions Answered