Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to working with partners and stakeholders across the country in support of the global goal of ending viral hepatitis, HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) as public health threats. The contribution of community-based organizations is central to Canada’s ability to achieve these targets. Projects funded by the HIV and Hepatitis …
Supporting community-based projects to address HIV, Hepatitis C, other infections
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to working with partners and stakeholders across the country in support of the global goal of ending viral hepatitis, HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) as public health threats. The contribution of community-based organizations is central to Canada’s ability to achieve these targets. Projects funded by the HIV and Hepatitis …
Supporting community initiatives addressing HIV, Hepatitis C
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 …
World Hepatitis Day Call to Action!
Karachi – An alarming 71 million people globally live with Hepatitis C – a ‘silent’ disease that causes significant liver damage and poses a grave threat to life. It’s a disease that dramatically alters lives and leaves its victims to fight not just the physical strain of illness, fatigue, and pain but also the emotional turmoil, the social stigma, and …
Supporting projects addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, other sexually transmitted infections
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to working with partners and stakeholders across the country in support of the global goal of ending viral hepatitis, HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) as public health concerns by 2030. The contribution of community-based organizations is central to Canada’s ability to achieve these targets. Projects funded by the HIV …
Canada offers cure against HIV, Hepatitis C, blood-borne infections
Yellowknife – Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) are preventable, treatable and in many cases curable. However, these infections remain a significant public health concern in Canada and around the world. Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced $1 million, through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF), …
Addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, other sexually transmitted infections
Quebec – During a visit to Projet L.U.N.E., Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced $18.1 million through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF) and the Harm Reduction Fund (HRF) for 23 projects to support the work of community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI). STBBI are preventable, treatable and in …