Ottawa – One of Health Canada’s mandates is to reduce the incidence of disease and conditions among Canadians. Many science and health experts research and monitor diseases and you’ll find many of their reports and publications in this section. You’ll find information about many diseases and conditions, including their symptoms and treatments. Because healthy lifestyle choices reduce the risk of …
Ottawa – Keeping up to date on recommended vaccinations helps reduce the risk of severe illness, keeps communities healthy and reduces the burden on our health care system. Community-driven initiatives across Canada provide credible vaccination information and help to expand access to vaccination in communities that face social and structural inequities. Mark Holland, Minister of Health announced an investment of …
Ottawa – The co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings—Dr Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr Yves Léger, New Brunswick’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health—issued the following statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada from January 2016 to December 2023. The …
Ottawa – The number of confirmed measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than three times higher than all infections recorded in 2023. Canada`s chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam said the Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of 40 confirmed cases across the country in 2024 and has strongly advised to get kids measles …
Ottawa – World Tuberculosis (TB) Day- is a day to raise awareness about the health, social, and economic impacts of this preventable and curable infectious disease. This year’s theme “Yes! We can end TB” continues last year’s message of hope and encouragement and focuses on collaborating to turn commitments into tangible actions to end TB. This past September, Canada, along …
Ottawa – Vaccination, in combination with personal protective measures, are critical tools to protect against infectious respiratory diseases. Community-driven initiatives are fundamental in fostering confidence in vaccination, particularly during respiratory illness season as people return to more indoor activities, such as school and holiday gatherings. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a renewed commitment to the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) …
Ottawa – The co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses – Dr Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr Yves Léger, New Brunswick’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health – issued the following statement on the release of the latest monitoring data on opioid- and stimulant-related harms in Canada. …
Ottawa – On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue and no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Even though the current COVID-19 situation no longer constitutes a global health emergency, vaccines remain the best line of defense as the virus is still circulating across Canada …
Ottawa – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recognizes that community-driven initiatives are fundamental to understanding the roots of vaccine hesitancy and fostering confidence in vaccination. As such, PHAC has partnered with community organizations to support increased access to credible and culturally appropriate information and education on vaccines, helping individuals make informed vaccination choices for themselves and their families. …
