Hepatitis-C

• Pamela Anderson opens up about hepatitis C ‘death sentence’ diagnosis

  Pamela Anderson, who was honoured with amfAR's Award of Courage, said that she was 'hep C free' by 2015 but added that 'it took everything I had in my bank' to pay for treatment.

  Entertainment

  Sep 9
  
• New project brings HIV, hep C and syphilis testing to pharmacies in N.S.

  It's estimated that about 10 per cent of people with HIV don't know they have it. Meanwhile, 40 per cent of those with hep C are unaware.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2022
  
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• U.K. tainted blood inquiry: government must compensate victims ‘with the utmost urgency’

  Thousands of hemophiliacs and other hospital patients were infected with HIV or Hepatitis C during the 1970s and 80s through tainted blood products.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2022
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• Morning news rewind: Monday, June 13

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' on Monday, June 13.

  Jun 13, 2022
• Does COVID-19 make you more susceptible to the flu, other viruses? Scientists weigh in

  Some Canadians suspect their immune system may have taken a hit from the virus, after falling ill quite soon post COVID-19 recovery.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2022
• Kingston Health Sciences Centre to provide accessible ultrasound services for vulnerable populations

  KHSC teamed up with Street Health to provide ultrasound services for vulnerable populations. Their goal is to make this service accessible, and stigma-free.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2021
• Some infectious diseases rose as testing fell in Saskatchewan in 2020: experts

  Syphilis has skyrocketed, while experts say government data doesn't paint an accurate picture of HIV and hepatitis C cases.

  Health

  Mar 16, 2021
• University of Alberta scientist part of trio awarded Nobel Prize for hepatitis C discovery

  The researchers were awarded for their discovery of the hepatitis C virus.

  World

  Oct 5, 2020
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• AIDS New Brunswick now offering mobile harm reduction services

  AIDS N.B. takes its services to the road as safe injection sites and cooling centres close during the pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2020
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• Former Vancouver Coun. Andrea Reimer opens up about hepatitis C diagnosis, treatment

  Reimer has gone public with her hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment in hopes of breaking the stigma around the disease.

  Dec 30, 2019