On March 31, 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that three people in the People's Republic of China were infected by a new type of avian influenza virus identified as A(H7N9). All cases developed severe pneumonia and breathing difficulties, resulting in the death of two of the three cases. To date, the total number … Read more
A food safety investigation by federal and provincial health authorities and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has led to a recall of a beef burger mix produced by Intercity Packers Ltd. due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The product has been distributed to public and commercial food establishments in Ontario and Newfoundland. It may also … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Conservative MP Rick Dykstra (St. Catharines, ON) announced support for a community-based project to improve knowledge and reduce the rate of HIV in the Niagara, ON, region. The investment is part of the more than $72 million in funding that the government is investing through the Federal … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, ON) announced support for a project to prevent injuries among young Canadians taking part in after-school sports and recreational activities. Physical and Health Education … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, NB) announced investments to assist the community-based organization, AIDS Saint John, in their efforts to reduce the spread of HIV in that area. AIDS Saint John has been providing services to its community since 1988. These investments will allow the organization … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, ON) announced support for SNOWSMART, a project to increase awareness among children and youth about ski and snowboard safety and protect younger children from collisions on ski hills. SMARTRISK Foundation, in partnership with the Canadian Ski Patrol System and Canada … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Colin Carrie (Oshawa, ON) announced support for a community-based project to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in the region of Durham, ON. Carrie said the project addresses the unique social and emotional needs of youth-at-risk of HIV/AIDS and youth living with … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced a community-based project to raise awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection among young women, their partners and families. Aglukkaq said that supporting this project, Yukon residents will have better information about the risk factors and prevention practices to help protect themselves against cervical cancer linked to HPV. The community-based … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, ON) announced government support to help reduce the rate and severity of concussions and brain injuries and improve return-to-play decision-making for children and youth playing team sports. Gosal said it is estimated that as many as 90 per cent of … Read more
The Public Health Agency is encouraging anyone preparing for a trip to "surf before you fly" and visit its website to find out how to stay healthy before, during and after travel abroad. Being prepared can make a difference between an enjoyable, problem-free travel experience and an unpleasant one, whether travelling for work or play, … Read more
