Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) continues to see an increase in the number of reported cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in Toronto residents. Fourteen IMD cases have been reported so far in 2024, an increase from an average of six per year. TPH has identified seven individuals with a particular type of IMD, called type W. Six of …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced the allocation of $85 million in funding to the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), a new initiative aimed at enhancing health security and equitable access to vaccines across Africa. This contribution highlights Canada’s ongoing commitment to addressing barriers to equitable vaccine access and to learning from the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing support …
Starting June 27, Canadian Dental Care Plan applications open to children under 18 and persons with disabilities Ottawa – Budget 2024 is strengthening Canada’s social safety net by improving access to dental care so that every generation can have a fair shot at receiving the care they deserve while making life cost less. The federal government is continuing to roll …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is ensuring that the province’s most vulnerable seniors can continue to connect to dental care and affordable prescription medications by increasing access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program. On August 1, 2024, the annual income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program will be increased for …
Toronto – Eli Lilly Canada announced approval of Trulicity (dulaglutide), a once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes to improve glycemic control. GLP-1 is a naturally occurring intestinal hormone that is released when people eat, causing reduced appetite and the release of insulin.1 Trulicity is delivered in a pre-filled, single-use pen with …
Helping community-based hubs support the wellbeing of young people Ottawa – Young people across Canada are struggling with their mental health and it’s crucial that they have timely access to appropriate services and supports in the communities where they live. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, launched a national call for proposals to develop …
Ottawa -Launched in 2022 as part of the Innovative Solutions Canada Program, the Detecting Concussions Using Objective Indicators challenge aimed to seek a technology, procedure or technique that can help detect concussions based on the objective measure of clinical indicators. The Public Health Agency of Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced the final winner (phase 2) of …
Ottawa – Concussions are the most common form of brain injury with thousands of Canadians diagnosed every year. In 2022, approximately 35,000 children and youth, aged 5 to 19, and more than 65,000 adults, 20 years and older, were diagnosed with a concussion in emergency rooms across the country. In the summer of 2022, the Public Health Agency of Canada …
Toronto – With mosquito season upon us, Toronto Public Health (TPH) advises residents to take steps to protect themselves from West Nile virus (WNV) – an illness transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. In 2023, there were 23 confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Toronto. Residents can take steps to avoid bites from infected mosquitos: Wear …
Ottawa – Research plays a crucial role in understanding the complexities of substance use, guiding effective interventions, and ultimately saving lives. That’s why we must leverage Canada’s exceptional research talent and expertise to ensure our substance use health interventions, services, and policies are effective, equitable, and evidence-informed. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, …
