Today, the Government of Canada issued an Order in Council to formally introduce a new financial support program for eligible Canadian thalidomide survivors.
Join me in celebrating World Health Day. Over the past 50 years, the World Health Organization has used this day to attract worldwide attention to important global health issues.
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced an additional $3.4 million in funding over two years for Canadian Blood Services to further improve the organ and tissue donation and transplantation system in Canada.
Canadians want access to a wide range of affordable medications. Improving access to generic versions of brand name drugs can significantly lower the cost of medications, which reduces costs for the healthcare system and for all Canadians.
Today is National Carers Day. It is a day to recognize family members, friends, neighbours and other significant people who have taken on the role of caregiver for someone with a serious or life-threatening illness. The theme this year is “Caregivers’ experiences of palliative care in Canada.”
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announces the establishment of the Canadian Pain Task Force at the Canadian Pain Society’s 40th Annual Scientific Meeting in Toronto. The Canadian Pain Task Force will help the Government of Canada to address the barriers that may prevent people with chronic pain from receiving the health services they need.