Tag: Indigenous health
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan hits 11,500 vaccine bookings
Canada’s fall Immunization push begins as Saskatchewan hits 11,515 vaccine bookings Saskatchewan health officials kicked off the Fall Immunization Program with frontline workers and residents alike rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The province reported 11,515 immunization appointments booked as of Tuesday morning, signaling strong public participation and a collective…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan kicks off fall immunization drive with 11,500+ bookings
Kickoff marks a proactive season for vaccines across Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Fall Immunization Program officially began on Tuesday, with health-care professionals, including Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign’s slogan, Share tradition, not the flu, underscored the province’s emphasis on protecting families…
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Share Tradition, Not the Flu: Saskatchewan Vaccination Drive Opens with 11,500 Bookings
Fall Immunization Program Kicks Off Across Saskatchewan Saskatchewan health officials mark the start of the province’s annual Fall Immunization Program, emphasizing the importance of protection against influenza and COVID-19. With more than 11,500 residents already booked for immunizations, this year’s push aims to reduce hospitalizations and keep communities healthier as respiratory illnesses typically rise in…
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Indigenous elder Alby Clarke remembered for ultramarathon and cycling feats
From poor health to endurance legend Indigenous elder Alby Clarke, a Gunditjmara trailblazer celebrated for his ultramarathon and cycling feats, passed away at age 90 on September 16. His life story, marked by transformation, endurance, and advocacy, resonated beyond sport, becoming a powerful force for Indigenous reconciliation and health across Australia. Born in Melbourne in…
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Alby Clarke: Indigenous elder who ran and cycled for reconciliation
From health scare to lifelong endurance Alby Clarke’s turning point came in his 60s when a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes threatened his life. Born in Melbourne in 1934 and raised at Framlingham Aboriginal Reserve near Warrnambool, Clarke moved through a life of modest beginnings, cycling and local running. A doctor’s stark warning—change or risk…
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NWT Rolls Out Free HPV Self-Screening Kits by Mail to Beaufort Delta Residents
Overview of the Initiative The Northwest Territories (NWT) health authority has launched a pilot project to mail free human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits to residents in the Beaufort Delta region. The program is designed to improve access to cervical cancer screening, particularly for people in remote communities. Eligible residents in Sachs Harbour and Tsiigehtchic are…
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NWT launches self-screening HPV kit mail-out pilot to boost cervical cancer screening
Northwest Territories launches HPV self-screening kit mail-out pilot The Northwest Territories (NWT) is piloting a new way to expand access to cervical cancer screening by sending free human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits to eligible residents in the Beaufort Delta region. The initiative, developed with input from local Indigenous organizations and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer,…
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NT Leads Australia in Hepatitis B Care as Diagnoses Rise and Mortality Falls
NT Becomes national leader in hepatitis B care as diagnoses rise, mortality falls In the Northern Territory, a striking story is unfolding. Rather than signaling a crisis, a surge in hepatitis B diagnoses is being read by health workers as a sign of stronger, more accessible care. The territory has become a benchmark in Australia…