Healthcare

A new analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal today suggests that Canada's special visa program for Ukrainians escaping war may help streamline the immigration process, but could also create gaps in access to medical care.

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HRA Pharma's application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women's reproductive health.

A Health Canada spokeswoman says the government is examining the issue in response to concerns raised by the Canadian Medical Protective Association.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said in an interview with The Canadian Press that he anticipates news on that will come next week on "both whether and how'' to expand the rollout.

Several ERs in communities such as Perth, Clinton, Listowel and Wingham have had to close recently for hours or even days at a time.

While the largest settlement of a governmental healthcare cost claim in Canadian history, it's also a paltry amount compared to the approximately US$6 billion Purdue will pay in the United States.

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