Says infection rate compares to low-resource places ‘such as prisons’
In 2024, Nunavik saw its highest number of tuberculosis cases since the regional health board started keeping detailed records and has increased screening in communities to control the spread.
Nunavut has highest rate of the disease in Canada
Starting this spring and ending in September, the hope is to acquire more funding from Quebec government for Nunavik’s needs
Hamlet residents are asked to stay indoors and avoid contact with others if they or their children are showing even mild symptoms
John Main repeats 2024 suggestion after encountering delays securing funding agreement
Federal and territorial government health ministers agree to fund medications needed to combat rare diseases
Ullivik, security company apologize for ‘regrettable’ treatment, say disciplinary action taken
Nunavut to get $97M of court-approved $32.5B payout
780 young patients waiting for dental surgeries, down from 1,200 after COVID-19 pandemic
Inuit Child First Initiative extended to 2026, but city’s agreement with federal government expires at end of March
Non-profit organization forced out of previous space because of black mould
Arctic Children and Youth Foundation executive director calls for long-term solution to keep program going beyond 2026
Pilot project to be repeated in more communities, says health minister
Court approves $32.5-billion settlement involving tobacco distributors, provinces and territories
Government provides update on its elder strategy
John Main says false information around the RSV vaccine is circulating on social media
Quaqtaq-based facility works to help Nunavimmiut surmount childhood trauma; Founder hopes more people sign up
Grocer seeks to enhance food security for all residents
ITK president Natan Obed, Nunavut Health Minister John Main among leaders calling for answers
Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre shows off new aircraft, now available 24/7
Extra health-care support provided during COVID-19 pandemic discontinued last year, says health minister
John Main says Health Department struggling to secure deal with Indigenous Services Canada
Government says RCMP found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing; two residents from there died in hospital just over a year ago
Department of Family Services announced investigations 1 year ago into facility after 3 residents hospitalized, 2 of whom died; Authorities still won’t say what happened
Inuit Child First Initiative funding due to expire March 31, no word of possible renewal by federal government
