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NPAM Spring Education Event
NPAM's spring education event is April 5th!
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Province Launches Pediatric Insulin Pump Program
April 12, 2012
PROVINCE LAUNCHES
PEDIATRIC INSULIN PUMP PROGRAM
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Pumps Will Offer Improved Lifestyle,
Help Alleviate Family Financial Burden: Oswald
The province will help children and families manage diabetes and... read more

First Quick Care Clinic Opened by Province
News Release

March 6, 2012

FIRST QUICKCARE CLINIC
OPENED BY PROVINCE
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Facility Offers Evening, Weekend Hours
For Treatment of Minor Health Issues: Oswald

Manitoba's first QuickCare clinic, located on McGregor... read more

Lyme Disease Update
Manitoba News Release
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March 19, 2012
LYME DISEASE
UPDATE
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Established Blacklegged Tick Populations
Identified in Manitoba
Manitoba Health advises that more blacklegged tick populations have been identified in the province. There... read more

Health News

Public Health Agency of Canada

World AIDS Vaccine Day

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:28:26 -0400

Over the past three decades, it is estimated that HIV has infected more than 60 million people worldwide and claimed nearly 30 million lives. Through scientific advances and improved access to treatment, collectively, we have decreased the incidence of HIV; nonetheless, more remains to be done.

Respiratory Virus Detections/Isolations in Canada - Week ending May 12, 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:12 -0400

The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System reports on respiratory viruses in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report numbers of tests performed and numbers positive for Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Parainfluenza, and Adenovirus to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada.

Cholera Outbreak in Haiti: Update

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:56:48 -0400

In October 2010, an outbreak of cholera was confirmed in all areas of Haiti. Cases of cholera have decreased compared to last year, although they continue to be reported throughout Haiti.