Health Minister Cameron Friesen

• Manitoba issues request for proposals to fix surgery backlog amid coronavirus

  The Manitoba government is issuing a request for proposals -- from both private and public facilities -- to start completing elective surgeries postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2020
  
• Manitoba to spend $35M on equipment in case of novel coronavirus spread

  The Manitoba government is preparing to spend just over $35 million on personal protective equipment as part of a federal procurement plan.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2020
  
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• COVID-19: No need to stockpile food despite earlier warning, Manitoba health minister says

  "I spoke specifically to the federal health minister about some specific statements she made recently about stockpiling food," Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen said.

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  Mar 3, 2020
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• Manitoba boosts youth mental health services funding as demand for services skyrockets

  The Manitoba government on Monday announced an investment of over $4.2-million to improve mental health services for children and youth.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2019
• Increases in communicable diseases linked to meth use, NDP call for action

  Manitoba's NDP leader is calling for safe injection sites after acquiring a WRHA document showing a dramatic jump in blood borne diseases tied to meth use.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2018