News - Health

A comprehensive epilepsy program being established in Manitoba will offer life-changing surgery within the province for adults living with the chronic neurological condition.

The Manitoba government has launched its first health-related social impact bond, Quit Smoking with Your Manitoba Pharmacist, to support thousands of people in becoming non-smokers.

The province is providing $300,000 to support an expansion of the Tobacco Quit Card and Counselling Program to all regional health authorities in Manitoba.

The province has announced that Dr. David Matear, CEO of Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA), is joining the health incident command team as health system co-lead.

The Manitoba government has signed agreements and put new initiatives in place to build capacity for women’s health, diagnostics and spine surgery since the launch of the Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force in December.

As another holiday season approaches in the midst of the pandemic, it is recognized that many Manitobans are struggling. Mental health challenges can intensify around the holidays, particularly when individuals may be isolated from family and friends.

Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development advises a new case of a variant H1N2 (influenza A) flu virus has been identified. The case has been reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada in accordance with international health regulations.

The Manitoba government will unveil its new vision for a strong economic and social recovery focused on the health and well-being of all Manitobans in a speech from the throne, expected to be delivered on Nov. 23.

The province is encouraging Manitobans to embrace winter wellness as it launches a new flu vaccination campaign encouraging all Manitobans to stay well and get a flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their loved ones.

The Manitoba government has passed legislation to support the development of a new income support program for individuals living with severe and prolonged disabilities who have no other means of supporting themselves.