HIV Declared a Public Health Emergency in Manitoba, Advocates Happy

HIV declared a public health emergency in Manitoba, advocates happy

Longtime HIV advocate Albert McLeod says cases have been steadily rising for nearly two decades, and he’s been urging the government to declare an emergency for years.

‘Waiting a long time’: Advocates happy to see HIV declared public health emergency in Manitoba

Longtime HIV advocate Albert McLeod says cases have been steadily rising for nearly two decades, and he’s been urging the government to declare an emergency for years.

Manitoba declares public health emergency over rising number of HIV cases

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Manitoba announced a state of emergency over high HIV rates. What’s Sask. doing?

Vidya Reddy, executive director at AIDS Program South Saskatchewan, joins The 306 to talk about Saskatchewan not announcing a state of emergency for its high HIV rates.

Quick takes: Salmonella outbreak tied to chameleons, restricted healthcare student loans, HIV in Manitoba, new polio cases

The Salmonella outbreak involves five children aged 2 years or younger, with two hospitalized.