Ottawa – The Public Health Agency of Canada collects information on reported cases of sexually transmitted infections (STI) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis through the Canadian Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (CNDSS). Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic affected the demand for and access to services related to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, including testing. This likely impacted new chlamydia, gonorrhea and …
Ottawa – Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Every year, approximately 4,000 people die by suicide in Canada, with each loss leaving a profound impact on individuals, families and entire communities. As Canada’s first federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, I am pleased to share the 2022 Progress Report on the …
Ottawa – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is issuing this statement to provide an update on the ongoing response to COVID-19. PHAC continues to work closely with provinces and territories to coordinate Canada’s response. On January 27, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a meeting of its International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee to consider whether the COVID-19 pandemic …
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 surveillance data on opioid- and stimulant-related harms in Canada from January 2016 to June 2022, …
Ottawa – On World Diabetes Day, the Government of Canada is raising awareness about one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Canada with approximately 3.4 million Canadians living with one of the three main types of diabetes. Additionally, Type 2 diabetes, which is preventable, is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of diabetes cases in …
Ottawa – The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are rising in Canada, particularly in children. It causes infections in respiratory tract. Doctors say as cases are increasing in the United States, it is affecting Canada too. The Public Health Agency of Canada, in its latest respiratory virus detection report has mentioned rise in positive RSV cases since early September adding cases …
Addressing common risk factors for chronic disease will help improve health and quality of life Quebec City – Almost 40% of Canadian adults over 20 have at least one of the 10 most common chronic diseases, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Everyone living in Canada, especially those who face social and economic challenges, should be supported to adopt and …
Ottawa – The month of October is an opportunity to learn how we can support Autistic people, their families, and their caregivers. It is estimated that 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 years have been diagnosed with autism in Canada. Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition and it is known …
Saskatchewan – The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that five inmates at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, in Saskatchewan, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution. COVID-19 …
Duck Lake – The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that five inmates at Willow Cree Healing Lodge, in Saskatchewan, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution. …
