New Brunswick Premier Urges Probe into Mysterious Brain Illness
New Brunswick's premier, Susan Holt, has urged Canada's federal government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into a mysterious brain illness affecting over 450 residents, with symptoms resembling Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Despite a previous provincial report dismissing the illness as misdiagnosed known conditions, concerns persist about a potential cluster of cases. Holt's call for renewed investigation follows reports of federal scientists expressing concerns about the illness and the province's earlier refusal of federal funding for research. Patients and families hope for transparency and accountability in addressing the issue.
