Ontario’s government is accused of undermining the province’s health-care system through privatization, which is allegedly leading to increased costs, longer wait times, and worse health outcomes. The policies, which include expanding corporate roles, paying private companies more to perform procedures, and allowing for-profit agencies to lure away public health workers, have reportedly left Ontarians fatigued. The government’s moves have raised concerns over the sustainability of public health care.
CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,