Canada and Kathleen Dooling

Kathleen Dooling: "Although rates of TB in Canada are very low compared to many countries in the world, TB has not been eradicated so it is a disease that Public Health authorities remain vigilant about," said Dr. Kathleen Dooling, associate medical officer for Peel. , according to Hamilton Spectator. Although the spread of TB has decreased significantly over the last century in Canada, this is not the case in all parts of the world. Many newcomers to Peel Region arrive from nations where the potentially fatal illness is still very common. Peel has the highest rate of tuberculosis TB in Ontario and public health officials are looking to set up multiple screening sites in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon in an effort to contain the disease. TB is the most common bacterial infection in the world. It can spread when someone who is infected coughs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.