White Coat, Black Art
White Coat, Black Art
CBC
Condoms and wastewater testing: How public health is handling FIFA World Cup
27 minutes Posted Jun 19, 2026 at 1:10 pm.
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As Toronto and Vancouver play host to the international soccer tournament, public health officials have been preparing for the influx of people and any health risks that come with it. From wastewater surveillance and food safety inspections to sexual health outreach, Dr. Michelle Murti of Toronto Public Health and Dr. Mark Lysyshyn of Vancouver Coastal Health discuss the work happening behind-the-scenes for the games.