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Statement from the Minister of Health on further reducing barriers for blood donation by men who have sex with men

| Health Canada | statements

Today, Canada took another step forward in reducing barriers that prevent men who have sex with men (MSM) from donating blood.Health Canada has approved a request by Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec to reduce the deferral period for blood donation for MSM from one year to three months. This is a significant step in the right direction.


Health Canada invests to help our health system adapt to climate change

| Health Canada | news releases

Through HealthADAPT, a climate change and health adaptation capacity-building program, Health Canada will provide $3 million over three years to support 10 health authorities in delivering projects that will help prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change.


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2017-05-26