Overview

• The New Brunswick government is reviewing 222 cases of a potential mystery neurological illness in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada, with findings expected by summer 2025.
• The illness, characterized by symptoms such as pain, seizures, and confusion, has reportedly affected over 400 individuals since the initial 2021 investigation was closed without conclusive results.
• Families, including the Beatty siblings, have expressed skepticism about the review, calling for an independent scientific investigation free from the influence of officials involved in the 2021 inquiry.
• Chief medical officer Dr. Yves Léger stated the review will focus on analyzing patient files and testing methods to identify potential environmental exposures.
• The dismissal of neurologist Dr. Allier Marrero, who had been treating many affected patients, has intensified criticism of the government’s handling of the investigation.