Mass gathering events underscore serious vulnerabilities in health care capacity in Canada
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
Fields of Study & Subjects
Travel-related health issues
Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Publisher
- CMA Impact Inc.
- Volume
- 198
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- E51–E52
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026
- Language
- EN