Ottawa – Understanding how different respiratory infectious diseases, like COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), spread in our environment is important to help prevent serious negative health outcomes. Further research into how these diseases are transmitted and prevented can help inform public health measures that are timely and effective in reducing the impacts of respiratory illness on individuals and …
Ottawa – Canadian Ministers of Health, have marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month. they said: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period when we come together to support and honor those impacted by this disease. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women living in Canada. One in …
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 – On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened the first meeting of its International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024. Following the meeting, the WHO Director General issued a statement declaring that the increase in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries …
Ottawa – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released the following statement on the ongoing food safety investigation related to the recall of various Silk and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination: “Our highest priority is always food safety and the health of Canadians. We take food safety investigations seriously and employ every measure to remove …
Ottawa – In Canada, diabetes affects approximately 3.7 million people, with more than 200,000 new cases diagnosed every year, making it one of the most common chronic diseases. Evidence shows that some types of diabetes (type 2 and gestational diabetes) are more prevalent in certain populations, including racialized and marginalized communities. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced $250,000 in funding …
Everyone in Canada deserve to be safe and free from violence. May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about sexual abuse and support people experiencing sexual violence in this country. Approximately one in three women and one in 10 men in Canada experience sexual violence in their lifetime. Over 50% of women who were abused during …
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 – The Government of Canada issued a statement following the release of the Auditor General’s performance audit on ArriveCAN: “We thank the Auditor General of Canada, Karen Hogan, and her team for their work and welcome the recommendations laid out in today’s report. Together with the recent review done by the Procurement Ombud, this report has identified unacceptable gaps …
Ottawa – The rate of newly diagnosed dementia cases has been decreasing over the past decade when age is taken into account, partly due to improvements in the adoption of healthy behaviours and the management of chronic conditions. According to the latest national data, almost 477,000 people aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with dementia in Canada. While there …
