Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) launched the Government of Canada’s sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) action plan 2024-2030 and announced $2.45 million in funding to address STBBI in Canada. Incorporating the input of multiple consultations with members of key populations, health care professionals and many others, the priorities of the Action Plan include: Improving access … Read more
Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Theresa Tam issued a statement: “Global health authorities are reporting a significant increase in measles in 2023 that continues into 2024, due in part to a decline in measles vaccinations during the pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 79 per cent increase in the number of global measles cases in 2023 … Read more
Minister of Labour and Seniors Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced nearly $800,000 in funding to the University of Toronto to implement and evaluate RISE, a community program to help respond to mistreatment of older adults. The project aims to gather evidence about what strategies are effective in preventing mistreatment of older adults, for whom … Read more
Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam issued a statement: “During Sexual Health Week, I would like to take the opportunity to bring attention to the serious health risk posed by syphilis in Canada and the importance of early testing to change the recent upward trajectory in new cases. Canada, like many countries, has … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Every year in February, we mark Sexual Health Week in Canada to raise awareness and promote resources to … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “On World Cancer Day, Canadians join millions around the globe to raise awareness, inspire action, and stand in solidarity with those affected by cancer. Canada has made significant strides in cancer research, innovation and patient care that are leading to better outcomes than ever before for … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) issued a statement: “February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and an opportunity to focus on what we can do to improve our heart health […] Prevention plays an important … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced a total of $17.1 million in funding through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Dementia Strategic Fund and Dementia Community Investment. Through the Dementia Strategic Fund, $9.6 million in funding is supporting 23 new projects across the country that will raise awareness on dementia risk, stigma reduction and … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) and Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, an annual awareness campaign designed to help promote open conversations about mental health and well-being. This year’s theme, “Let’s create real change,” underscores the … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced more than $9.5 million in funding through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund and the Harm Reduction Fund (HRF) for 12 projects to support the work of community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections throughout the Atlantic region. This announcement also … Read more
