Supporting community initiatives addressing HIV, Hepatitis C

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Whitehorse – Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more than $1.1 million in funding through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF) to support the work of community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) in Whitehorse. STBBI are preventable, treatable and in many cases curable. However, these infections remain a significant …

Addressing health, social inequities faced by Red River Métis communities

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Ottawa – Canada is one of the healthiest countries in the world, and everyone in Canada deserves opportunities to thrive and lead a healthy life. The Government of Canada has taken action to address systemic health challenges and barriers so that every individual has the resources and opportunities for good health and wellbeing. Health inequities are systematic, unfair, and avoidable …