Health Insight
CAMPAIGN: Patient Access & Health Equity (2026)
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Strengthening Primary Care and Canada’s Health Workforce
Investments in primary care and workforce mobility are helping Canadians access timely, high-quality health services where they live. Our government recognizes the essential role that primary care plays in the delivery of health services, including the prevention and treatment of common health problems and the management of ongoing health issues, and role of the health...
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Biologics Can Increase Life Span for Lupus Patients — Access Is Needed
Biologics can improve health outcomes and increase life span for people living with lupus, but timely access in Ontario remains limited. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. Lupus can damage any organ in the body, leading to a...
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ALS Treatment Access Must Keep Pace with Advances in Research and Care
For Canadians living with the SOD1 genetic variant of ALS, access to this new therapy is having a positive impact. In July of 2023, Pam Skinner learned she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord to die. Over time, people with ALS...
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Indigenous Kidney Care: An Urgent Call for Change
Indigenous Peoples face higher rates of kidney disease and barriers to care. Closing the gaps requires listening to communities and investing in equitable care. Imagine receiving a chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis that requires specialized treatment. What might mean a subway ride or short drive in a city can become a 900 kilometre journey, taking ...
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How Canada’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Enables Fair Access
Ensuring Canadians can access the medicines they need starts with a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain built through collaboration. Patient access and health equity are key priorities that guide Canada’s health care system. Both depend on a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain. “The pharmaceutical supply chain is an essential part of Canada’s health care system because access to medicines...