Ottawa- We acknowledge and honour the incredible successes and contributions of women and girls across the country, it’s more important than ever to, support and defend the rights of every woman and girl in Canada. Striving For Health Equity This year’s theme is: “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment“. Many women in Canada continue to experience barriers to …
Ottawa – World Tuberculosis (TB) Day: We recognize this day to raise awareness about the health, social and economic consequences of TB and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. Despite being preventable and curable, TB disease remains a significant public health concern worldwide. This year, the theme is “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver.” Canada …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all Canadians, including Autistic people and those who care for them. Kamal Khera, Minister of Health, announced over $6.3 million in funding over five years for the Sinneave Family Foundation to establish and lead the new National Autism Network, as a non-profit organization. Sinneave will collaborate with …
Ottawa – No community in Canada has been left untouched by the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis. Efforts to prevent substance use, especially among youth, are critical and this means reaching out to young people who may be struggling with targeted support right in their communities. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of …
Measles Cases on the Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Family In 2024, we saw a sharp increase in measles cases globally compared to 2023. In Canada this concerning trend has continued with more cases reported in the first two months of 2025 than in all of 2024 due to a noticeable increase in cases associated with outbreaks in New Brunswick, …
Ottawa – Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has released preliminary guidance on the use of human vaccines against avian influenza in a non-pandemic context. Based on the evolving epidemiological situation in Canada and the United States, broad vaccine deployment is not recommended at this time but the guidance provides recommendations for the possible use of this vaccine by provincial …
Ottawa- Recently, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in Canada in an individual in Manitoba. This travel-related case is associated with an ongoing outbreak of clade I mpox in central and eastern Africa. The individual sought medical care for mpox symptoms in Canada shortly after their return and is currently isolating. A …
Ottawa – In October 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced the launch of the External Expert Review (EER) of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (Task Force). This initiative aims to ensure that preventive health care guidelines meet the needs of Canada’s health care system and support the overall well-being of people living in Canada. …
Ottawa – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed a human case of avian influenza (also known as bird flu) caused by influenza A(H5N1) virus in Canada. This is the first domestically acquired human case of H5N1 avian influenza. On Saturday, November 9, the Office of the Provincial Health Officer for British Columbia reported that a teenager in …
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 …
