Animals and Human Health
The First Nations (AB) Technical Services Advisory Group (TSAG), on behalf of Health Canada, carried out a West Nile Virus (WNV) information campaign during the summer of 2003. The program continued until the summer of 2006 to bring about awareness of West Nile Virus through various community events such as Career Fairs, Powwows and Treaty Day Celebrations.
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If a mosquito is infected with West Nile Virus from a bird, the virus can easily be spread to human beings.
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In the summer of 2007, the Animals and Human Health Program was developed. This program included West Nile Virus (WNV), Hantavirus awareness, and to conduct a preliminary report on dog bite issues. West Nile Virus and Hantavirus will be conducted in the same format as WNV had been done previously. WNV and Hantavirus information will be given out at various community events. The dog bite component will be completed by discussing with various First Nation members in looking at dog issues, challenges, and successes. Furthermore, a preliminary report will be developed.
For more information about the Animals and Human Health Program,
please email or telephone Chantelle Cardinal
at 780-483-8601, or contact Simon Sihota (Regional Environmental Health Manager) at 780-495-5114.
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