Dr. Sean Wachtel has resigned as Nunavut’s chief public health officer for personal reasons, the Government of Nunavut stated in a news release Thursday evening. (File photo by Jeff Pelletier)
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GN says Dr. Sean Wachtel’s resignation was for personal reasons, effective immediately
Dr. Sean Wachtel has resigned as Nunavut’s chief public health officer, citing personal reasons. His resignation is effective immediately, the Department of Health said in a news release issued Thursday evening.
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