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267 economists from 44 countries are signatories to the Economists Declaration on Universal Health Coverage, which calls on global policymakers to prioritize a pro-poor pathway to universal health coverage as an essential pillar of sustainable development. Read full declaration at…

“Apps are a dime a dozen and anyone can develop an app and nobody is really vetting the health content, so it’s really important that you are getting it from a credible source,” Zbib Ahmad (Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Director…

Most apps focus on fitness or wellness by helping the user do things like count calories or track steps walked. Doctors and other care providers also are taking a growing interest in using apps to help patients, but concerns about…

Ontario has selected William Charnetski as the province’s new Chief Health Innovation Strategist. Charnetski is an accomplished national and global executive with over a decade of experience in developing integrated health solutions in Canada and around the world in the…

Reuben Devlin, the president and CEO of Humber River Regional, described the new hospital as “lean, green, and digital.” The hospital features everything from automated kiosks where patients can enter their information to robotic arms that administer medication. The facility…

The Draft zero of the "Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health" is now open to public consultation from individuals and institutions. Please respond as soon as possible so that your comments will help develop Draft 1, which…

There is no public health justification for implementing any measures to prevent the spread of MERS through the restriction of travel or trade. Screening at points of entry is considered unnecessary at this time. However, raising awareness about MERS and…

Parents of a four-year-old battling a rare form of cancer reflect on how polished their doctor was giving them heartbreaking news. A transgender male explains how he felt stigmatized by the health-care system when looking for help. A daughter brings…

Patients in six communities across the province will now benefit from an approach called bundled care, which is helping people transition more smoothly out of hospital and into their homes. The bundled care model provides a single payment to a…

Wait times for surgeries on Vancouver Island could be significantly reduced if the region’s health authority moves ahead with contracting operating room space from a Calgary-based private surgical provider. According to Interior Health, this third-party clinic could allow for up to…