Manitoba Health

• Manitoba’s teacher watchdog heard 94 misconduct complaints in first 15 months

  Commissioner Noni Classen said that while the majority of teachers carry out their work with professionalism and compassion, it is important to ensure any concerns are addressed.

  Canada

  Aug 19
  
• U.S. firm being paid ‘minimal’ for Manitoba’s ER doctor hunt: minister

  Shared Health didn't reveal how much it's paying the American company, but Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the amount is "minimal."

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
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• Manitoba Health asks some Ag Days attendees to monitor for measles

  Measles symptoms typically present themselves within seven to 21 days after being exposed to the virus and are spread through droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing.

  Health

  Feb 8
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• 2 deaths after lengthy ER waits need public inquiry: Manitoba PC leader

  Two women died in the emergency room of Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital in January after each waiting several hours to be seen by a health-care professional.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Province to review case of Winnipeg woman who died after 30-hour ER wait

  The Manitoba government says there will be two reviews into the death of a woman who waited for care for hours in a Winnipeg hospital.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2025
• Community support leads to quick action on rare medication for Manitoba boy

  The parents of a five-year-old Manitoba boy with a rare terminal illness credit the community for stepping up in their efforts to get him medication to improve his quality of life.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2025
• Unexpected financial costs plague expectant Winnipeg couple

  Expecting the birth of a first child is an exciting time for any parents-to-be, but for one Winnipeg couple, a joyous occasion is turning into a bureaucratic headache.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2025
• Manitoba health minister says new Dynacare deal to lead to more patient access

  The Manitoba government has signed a five-year deal with Dynacare to continue laboratory services and open seven more sites in northeast Winnipeg and rural Manitoba.

  Health

  May 23, 2025
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• Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall

  Driedger says public health messaging that is specific to each type of vaccine is more effective in helping vaccine-hesitant people make a decision.

  Health

  Apr 24, 2025
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• Manitobans continue to foot the cost of shingles shot

  While anyone who has had chicken pox still has the virus in their system, flare-ups in older adulthood are typically more severe.

  Health

  Apr 3, 2025