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National Blood Donor Week 2024: Recognizing Canadian Heroes
Message from Health Canada June 13, 2024 | Ottawa, ON As we observe National Blood Donor Week and approach World Blood Donor Day on June 14, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of blood, plasma, and blood product donors across Canada. These selfless individuals play a crucial role in saving lives
Empowering Patients: The Connected Care for Canadians Act.
The Connected Care for Canadians Act was introduced by the Canadian government in a historic move that represents a major
Addressing Ontario’s Healthcare Staffing Challenges: The Rising Costs of Agency Staffin
In a recent development, it has been revealed that hospitals and long-term care homes in Ontario spent nearly $1 billion
Report on Mpox in Ontario
This report provides an epidemiologic summary of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in Ontario and includes the most current information
Health Data
Canada’s Budget 2024: A Bold Leap Towards Fairness and Innovation
In a significant development from Health Canada, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced a visionary new budget plan titled “Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation” during her visit to the University of Manitoba. This announcement highlights the government’s commitment to
Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Routine Vaccination Schedule for Infants and Children
Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Routine Vaccination Schedule for Infants and Children This table summarizes the current routine vaccination schedule for infants and
Enhancing Long-Term Care in Canada: Join the Government’s Online Consultation.
In response to the growing importance of providing optimal care for our aging population, the Government of Canada has taken a significant
Health Canada releases new data on cannabis use in Canada.
The results of the 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey were released by Health Canada. Since 2017, Health Canada has conducted the Canadian Cannabis
Disease analysis
FluWatch report
Most measures of influenza activity at the national level either did not change from the previous week or marginally declined. Every surveillance indicator is at or below the levels that are typical for this time of year. source:- Health Canada
Respiratory virus detections in Canada
Data on the quantity of tests conducted and the number of tests that test positive for influenza and other respiratory viruses are gathered by the Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System from a few laboratories located around Canada. source:- Health Canada
Neurological conditions in Canada.
The human brain is utterly baffling. A small organ weighing merely three pounds as an adult has the ability to control and shape a human’s life. Without it, there would be nothing. There are so many different functions… and with that, there are so many things that can go horribly
Cases of cancer attained by age group and sex of Canadians from 2014 to 2018.
This graph talks about cancer. The primary types of cancer, and its prevalence duration in Canadians in each province. The type of cancer, its duration, and the attained age group and sex of Canadians. The year 2014 to the year 2018. Source: Health canada. Age Group7 Total, all ages Sex
Diseases and health condition
Measles: Symptoms and treatment
Symptoms of measles Symptoms can appear 7 to 21 days after being infected with the measles virus. People infected with measles can spread it to others before they have symptoms. Initial symptoms include: fever cough runny nose red, watery eyes Small, white spots may appear inside the mouth and throat
CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health Strategic Plan 2022-2025
The Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) Canada plays a crucial role in advancing research, knowledge, and innovation in
Enhancing Long-Term Care in Canada: Join the Government’s Online Consultation.
In response to the growing importance of providing optimal care for our aging population, the Government of Canada has taken
Health Analysis
Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
Date: May 17, 2024 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Source: Health Canada The overdose crisis stands as one of the most severe and unprecedented public health threats in Canada’s recent history. Driven by an illegal drug supply that is unpredictable, rapidly evolving, and increasingly toxic, this crisis demands a comprehensive approach
Canada’s Budget 2024: A Bold Leap Towards Fairness and Innovation
In a significant development from Health Canada, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister
Addressing Ontario’s Healthcare Staffing Challenges: The Rising Costs of Agency Staffin
In a recent development, it has been revealed that hospitals and long-term care homes in Ontario spent nearly $1 billion
Researches
Canada’s Dietary Guidelines
Canada’s Dietary Guidelines set out Health Canada’s guidelines and considerations on healthy eating. Source:- Health Canada
Public Health Ontario 2024–29 Strategic Plan
Ontario Strategic Plan 2024-2029 was developed in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had profound and long-lasting impacts on public health and the broader health system. source:- Public Health Ontario (PHO)
Report on Mpox in Ontario
This report provides an epidemiologic summary of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in Ontario and includes the most current information available from Ontario’s integrated Public Health Information System source:-Ontario Health
Parent’s Guide to Vaccination
Vaccinations are a crucial component of keeping your child safe from dangerous and sometimes fatal illnesses. By ensuring that kids receive all advised vaccinations on schedule, you may contribute to their health and safety.