Canadian health officials and experts are warning that U.S. health institutions, such as the CDC, can no longer be relied upon for accurate medical information due to an influx of misinformation from the Trump administration. Health Minister Marjorie Michel stated she no longer considers the U.S. a “reliable partner,” particularly as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes an anti-vaccine agenda. There are significant concerns that this U.S. rhetoric is already eroding public trust in Canada, potentially worsening childhood vaccination rates and fueling measles outbreaks. Consequently, Canada is seeking closer collaboration with other global health systems to establish independent surveillance and information networks.
Date: January 4, 2026. Source: theguardian.com