Cystic Fibrosis

• Sask. announces treatment coverage expansion for children with cystic fibrosis

  Cystic fibrosis patients in Saskatchewan who are two to five years of age will be eligible for Trikafta as the province announced coverage for those who meet medical criteria.

  Health

  Jan 30
  
• Alberta further expands access of revolutionary cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta to young kids

  Trikafta is a breakthrough prescription drug: rather than just treating symptoms of cystic fibrosis, it targets the basic defect from one specific genetic mutation that causes CF.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2023
  
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• Volunteers don superhero costumes for fourth annual Quest4CF

  Saskatoon's Kinsmen club hosted the fourth annual Quest4CF.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2023
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• Halloween treasure hunt held across Saskatoon to fight cystic fibrosis

  The Halloween-themed treasure hunt spanned across Saskatoon after starting at the Black Fox Farm and Distillery.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2022
• Hoops4Hope returns in-person to raise funds for cystic fibrosis

  The Hoops4Hope event returned this year to its regular format for the first time since 2019. The 3-on-3 basketball event raises awareness for cystic fibrosis.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2022
• B.C. expands children’s access to ‘transformational’ cystic fibrosis drug

  Until now, Trikafta has only been covered for patients aged 12 and over, and without coverage the drug costs $25,000 per month. 

  Health

  Sep 7, 2022
• ‘Frustrating’: Family urges B.C. to fund new drug for young kids with cystic fibrosis

  Oliver Narciso's lung function began declining suddenly last year and he spent two weeks in the hospital this summer undergoing tests, according to his mother, Miriana Narciso. 

  Health

  Aug 31, 2022
• Manitoba government expands eligibility for cystic fibrosis medication to include kids

  The province announced expanding eligibility for Trikafta — a cystic fibrosis medication — to include kids six and older.

  Health

  Aug 17, 2022
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• ‘Huge miracle’: Saskatchewan to expand cystic fibrosis medication in August

  Trifakta works by targeting specific genetic mutations that cause CF. The mutation impacts about 90 per cent of CF patients. 

  Health

  Jul 18, 2022
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• Ontario government expands access to cystic fibrosis medication

  The MoH said it is expanding coverage for Trikafta -- a treatment for cystic fibrosis -- to include all residents aged six and over through a publicly-funded drug program.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2022