##  [Ebola--Why this outbreak is so devastating](/media-coverage/2026/ebola-why-outbreak-so-devastating) 

- **Source:** Times Colonist
 
Even though Canada has never had a case of Ebola, we must assist in assuring that it remains contained, according to [Dr. Meaghan Thumath](/our-people/meaghan-anne-thumath "Meaghan Anne Thumath"): "The best thing we can do is to share our experts and share our resources."



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Fri, 05/22/2026 - 09:00

 

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Ebola--Why this outbreak is so devastating

 

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[https://www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/ebola-how-it-spreads-the-treatments-avail…](https://www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/ebola-how-it-spreads-the-treatments-available-and-why-this-outbreak-is-so-devastating-12314565)

 

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