Whitehorse – No one should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action so Canadians can get the medication they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, on behalf of Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Health, and Tracy-Anne McPhee, Yukon’s …
Nova Scotia – In Canada, one in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, including effective drugs for rare diseases, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. Kamal Khera, Canada’s …
PEI – The Governments of Canada and the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $10 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for PEI residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases. In March …
Ottawa — Dr Paul Hébert, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), announced that Dr Patricia Conrod, one of the world’s leading experts in youth substance use and mental health, has been appointed Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction for a term of four years, starting July 1, 2025. Dr Conrod is …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a case of measles, with members of the public possibly being exposed on the following flight and location on Sunday, March 2: Air Canada, Flight AC 002 (Tokyo to Toronto) Toronto Pearson International Airport: Terminal 1 from approximately 4:50 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through …
Ottawa – Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $7.8 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases. In March 2023, the Government of Canada announced …
Iqaluit – In Canada, 1 in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, including effective drugs for rare diseases, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister …
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing various industries, including healthcare, by enabling automation and improving service efficiency. However, the complex architecture of IoT presents challenges in developing a secure and well-integrated cyber-physical system. This study explores the latest developments in IoT-based healthcare automation, focusing on the integration of cloud computing, augmented reality, and wearable devices. It examines IoT …
Agreement will improve access to, and affordability of, drugs for rare diseases Yellowknife – In Canada, 1 in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, including effective drugs for rare diseases, regardless of …
Project will help build a 103,000-square-foot facility to scale up and increase production of finished vials of therapeutics and vaccines Edmonton – The Government of Canada continues to make significant investments in Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector to develop innovative solutions and long-term domestic biomanufacturing capacity. rançois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a contribution of $62 …
