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Mass gathering events underscore serious vulnerabilities in health care capacity in Canada

Year: 2026

Type: editorial

Abstract: In June 2026, 2 Canadian cities will host several FIFA World Cup soccer matches. Health care systems may have to play host too, as large numbers of visitors to these cities will increase pressure on emergency departments, hospitals, and paramedical services, which are already at capacity or

Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.252094

Author: Catherine Varner

Institutions: University of Toronto, Sinai Health System, Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute

Language: English

Topic: Emergency and Acute Care Studies

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,553