Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is releasing preliminary 2023 figures related to opioid toxicity deaths in the city. The drug toxicity crisis intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic with record-breaking opioid toxicity-related deaths in 2020 and 2021. In 2023, 523 opioid toxicity deaths were reported in Toronto representing a 74 per cent increase from 301 deaths in 2019. Preliminary details …
Ottawa – The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) published the 8th edition of its annual Meds Entry Watch report today. The analysis finds that the number of new medicines launched in Canada is higher than the median for Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries., Most new medicines come to market with high treatment costs, and specialty medicines such as biologic, …
TORONTO – The Ontario Government is welcoming the installation of a second isotope production line at Bruce Power that will double the power plant’s ability to produce the medical isotope lutetium-177. This increased production will help meet growing demand for lutetium-177 which is used as a targeted therapy for a range of cancers, including prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumours. “Today’s announcement …
Hamilton – Canadians should have access to quality medicines, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. People should not have to choose between paying for their medications and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many Canadians are still forced to make this impossible decision. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, joined Filomena Tassi, …
Toronto – Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, spoke about Canadian Dental Care Plan in Toronto. Good morning. I would like to start by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional territories of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Peoples. I am so very happy to be here with …
HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing up to $2.5 million to support the construction of Kemp Care Network’s new 10 bed children’s hospice which will help families connect to comfortable and dignified end-of-life care, close to home, in the Hamilton region. “Through our government’s 2024 budget, we are taking action to connect Ontario families to the care they need …
Washington – AstraZeneca advances its ambition to redefine cancer care with new data across its industry-leading portfolio and pipeline at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, 31 May to 4 June 2024. More than 100 abstracts will feature 25 approved and potential new medicines across the Company’s diverse oncology portfolio and pipeline, including two late-breaking plenary presentations, …
London – According to The Telegraph, amid “rare and dangerous side effect” of its COVID-19 vaccine, UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturer AstraZeneca has announced withdrawal of its inoculation jab. It will also be withdraw Vaxzevria’s marketing authorisations within Europe. The firm’s application to withdraw the vaccine was made on March 5 and came into effect on May 7.
Ottawa – Canadians deserve better health care and a stronger social safety net. And, Canada’s success is the success of younger generations. We’re making health care more affordable and more accessible for every Canadian who needs it. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Mark Holland, Minister of Health; and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and …
Longueuil – The Government of Canada is protecting the resilience of Canada’s rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention and preparedness measures for African swine fever (ASF). ASF is a viral disease that only impacts pigs. While it has not been found in Canada to date, as it spreads around the globe, it poses a significant risk …
