Government of Canada to announce support for community-based projects addressing sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in BC

Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will announce support to community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in British Columbia.

February 22, 2024, Surrey, BC – Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will announce support to community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in British Columbia.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

February 23, 2024

Time

10:00 a.m. (PST)

Location

Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society
13686 94a Ave
Surrey, BC

Masks are required inside common indoor spaces.

Media may also join by Zoom:
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Passcode: 379970

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Minister of Health
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