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Federal Government Responds to the HIV/AIDS Crisis Among Injection Drug Users in Vancouver
Publication type:
Media Release
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 chodarr0497.pdf | 434.76 KB |
Agency:
Health Canada
Date:
1997-11-14
Pages:
18
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Summary:
1997 news release, in English and French, by Health Canada following the declaration by the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board that HIV/AIDS was a public health emergency for the Downtown Eastside. Health Minister Allen Rock states his concern with the issue and his plan to direct Health Canada to coordinate a long-term federal response to the crisis. The document goes on to list HIV prevention and health projects in the Downtown Eastside that are supported by Health Canada.
Keywords:
Vancouver; Downtown Eastside; DTES; Health Canada; HIV/AIDS; public health; substance abuse; HIV prevention; harm reduction