Nunavut – Nunavut’s Department of Health has declared a tuberculosis outbreak in a third community as six active and 10 latent tuberculosis cases have been detected in Naujaat. About 1,200 people live here and the agency says enhanced public health followup is needed. It declared a tuberculosis outbreak in Pond Inlet in March.
Pivotal ALPHA Phase III trial results will show benefit of danicopan, Alexion’s first-in- class Factor D inhibitor, in improving clinically significant extravascular haemolysis while allowing patients with PNH to remain on standard of care treatment Calquence data will reinforce role as a preferred treatment option for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and mantle cell lymphoma Interim clinical data will show promise of …
Ottawa – Strong and effective relationships with international partners help Canada learn from others and advance innovative, transformative, and compassionate solutions on shared global health priorities. From May 13-14, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, met with G7 partners to consider important global health issues. Health Ministers discussed pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response; how to achieve more resilient, equitable and sustainable universal …
Ottawa – Bill C-46, the Cost of Living Act, No. 3, received Royal Assent. This legislation delivers new inflation relief to the Canadians who need it most through the new Grocery Rebate, and strengthens public health care with a $2 billion Canada Health Transfer (CHT) top-up to help reduce backlogs and wait times, and support pediatric hospitals and emergency rooms. The new …
Investment providing supports in long-term care homes instead of hospitals WINDSOR — The Ontario government is investing $438,728 in six projects in Windsor and Essex County long-term care homes to help seniors with complex needs like dementia and bariatric care connect to specialized care and supports in a home instead of a hospital. This is part of a $20 million …
Ottawa – Health Canada has said that “copycat” edible cannabis products can cause serious harm to children if accidently consumed. Health Canada said in an advisory that these include “cereal and snack foods such as chips, cheese puffs, cookies, chocolate bars, and a variety of popular candies in colorful packaging” that “contain high amounts of THC that increases the risk …
Ottawa – This week marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada, a time to raise awareness about how palliative care can alleviate suffering and improve quality of life for people living with a serious illness and their loved ones. For someone diagnosed with a serious illness, palliative care can help manage symptoms and provide support regardless of the setting …
Ottawa – Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu issued the following statement today: “At every stage of our healthcare journey—from birth to death and everything in between—nurses play an invaluable role in supporting patients and their families. Nurses are on the front lines: providing essential services and comfort during the toughest moments of healing and grief. As we begin National …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on National Nursing Week, which runs from May 8 to 14: “We mark the beginning of National Nursing Week, a time to celebrate the tremendous contributions that nurses have made – and continue to make – across the country. This year’s theme – Our Nurses. Our Future. – recognizes the …
Ottawa – Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, has said: “As we close out Mental Health Week in Canada, we also mark National Child and Youth Mental Health Day – an opportunity to raise awareness about youth mental health and discuss how we can work together to end stigma. This year’s theme – …
