Item - 2026.HL31.1

The Board of Health:

1. Received the report (March 16, 2026) from the Medical Officer of Health for information.

The Medical Officer of Health gave a presentation on 2025: A Year-in-Review of Toronto Public Health.

This report provides highlights of Toronto Public Health's accomplishments and achievements in 2025.

The work of Toronto Public Health took place amidst evolving infectious disease threats including the largest measles outbreak in Ontario in over 25 years, rising cost of living, an ongoing drug toxicity crisis, extreme weather related to climate change, and the spread of health mis/disinformation. Despite these challenges, Toronto Public Health prioritized evidence-informed interventions, responded to health threats, and strengthened collaboration and partnerships with the community.

As Toronto Public Health experiences ongoing growth in demand for and increased complexity of its services, Toronto Public Health continues to find ways to innovate and modernize to meet the mandate of protecting the health of more than three million residents of Toronto.