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Patient advocate on the importance of funding rare disease drugs
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Patient advocate on the importance of funding rare disease drugs
Description
7 hours ago
As a rare disease advocate Yolaine Dupont knows how challenging it can be for those with rare disorders to access necessary treatment and drugs. She speaks with Global News Morning about the case of a Vancouver Island girl who has been denied funding for a drug that could slow the progression of her disease.
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Patient advocate on the importance of funding rare disease drugs05:00 | 7 hours ago
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26th annual UGM Summer BBQ04:31 | 7 hours ago
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Fundraiser for ostrich cull appeal01:58 | July 11, 2025
-
Many concerned after Interior Health announces phased re-opening of pediatrics at KGH01:50 | July 11, 2025
-
Family of Charleigh Pollock devastated after appeal for expensive drug funding will not be reversed02:28 | July 11, 2025
-
Edmonton quadruplets celebrate 1st birthday with their ‘village’02:11 | July 11, 2025
-
B.C. decision to stop funding for drug for child with rare fatal illness stands02:53 | July 11, 2025
-
Montreal firefighters’ union says city is still not doing enough to protect them01:52 | July 11, 2025
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N.S. man says experimental gene therapy trial has changed his life02:10 | July 11, 2025
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Health Matters: Multiple provinces reporting more measles cases02:11 | July 11, 2025
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Seek shade: Alberta man with melanoma shares the dangers of not covering up02:20 | July 11, 2025
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-
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-
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-
Review of Charleigh Pollock’s case finished02:00 | July 10, 2025
-
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-
Push to protect against measles as cases of virus grow in B.C.04:26 | July 10, 2025
-
Concerns over Horizon Health’s plans to change nursing positions02:05 | July 10, 2025
-
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Moe announces urgent care expansion across Saskatchewan02:16 | July 9, 2025
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Patient advocate on the importance of funding rare disease drugs05:00 | 7 hours ago
-
26th annual UGM Summer BBQ04:31 | 7 hours ago
-
Fundraiser for ostrich cull appeal01:58 | July 11, 2025
-
Many concerned after Interior Health announces phased re-opening of pediatrics at KGH01:50 | July 11, 2025
-
Family of Charleigh Pollock devastated after appeal for expensive drug funding will not be reversed02:28 | July 11, 2025
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
Push to protect against measles as cases of virus grow in B.C.04:26 | July 10, 2025
-
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-
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Fredericton stepping up to promote physician recruitment01:46 | July 9, 2025
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Patient advocate on the importance of funding rare disease drugs
Description
7 hours ago
As a rare disease advocate Yolaine Dupont knows how challenging it can be for those with rare disorders to access necessary treatment and drugs. She speaks with Global News Morning about the case of a Vancouver Island girl who has been denied funding for a drug that could slow the progression of her disease.
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