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  Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
Minister of Health and the Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
He was subsequently appointed Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor).
As Health Minister, he was responsible for a ministry with a 28 billion dollar budget.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca /ahc-asc/minist/health-sante/index_e.html   (413 words)

  
 Minister of Health & Social Welfare
Health facilities have increased from 44 in 1964 to 142 in 1998.
Through the proper use of health policies and guidelines, the Ministry will involve and empower beneficiaries in determining health services requirements and develop preventive and promotional strategies to meet their health needs as well as involving them actively in curative and rehabilitative services at various levels.
In recognition of the major problems characterizing the health sector in Zanzibar the driving force behind the reforms Zanzibar is to increase the efficiency of the health system and maximize budget resources, given that they are limited and can only grow slowly or may decline.
www.zanzibargovernment.org /ZanMinHealth_His.htm   (2156 words)

  
 Stop ped chiro, say Sick Kids docs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Chiropractors in Ontario are a self-regulated health profession licensed to deal with disorders arising from the structures or functions of the spine and their effects on the nervous system.
Ministry of Health official Mary Beth Valentine says that the letter from the physicians was the first indication she or her staff had that there were problems with chiropractic in Ontario.
All correspondence dealing with regulated health professions is directed to her branch of the ministry, she noted.
www.canoe.ca /Health0106/22_chiro-can.html   (849 words)

  
 HEALTH MINISTER OUTLINES VISION FOR SECTOR
Minister of Health, John Junor has said that the government’s vision for the sector was one in which the system was client-centred, providing guaranteed access to quality health care for every person at reasonable costs, and taking into account the vulnerable among the country’s population.
To achieve the objective of an improved health sector, Minister Junor told members of the House that “our collective goal must be to have individuals who can make responsible and reasonable choices on issues that affect their lives, regardless of whether it is health, education, economic pursuit or recreation”.
Junor said there were major increases in health service delivery from $9.7 billion in 2004 to $10.2 billion this year, and that children’s services also saw big increases for the current fiscal year, jumping to $850 million this year from $550 million.
www.jis.gov.jm /special_sections/budgetDebates2005/healthMinisterOutlines.html   (536 words)

  
 Amb. Bremer Congratulates Iraqi Minister of Health
The ministers ran the ministries, like the Ministry of Health, with senior advisors serving alongside them.
Minister, you know that the countries of the Coalition are available and will remain available to help with advice and money.
Minister, to you and the members of the Ministry of Health for reaching this milestone on the road to sovereignty.
www.cpa-iraq.org /transcripts/20040329_bremer_health.html   (537 words)

  
 :: Daily Mirror - Health ::
This was presented to the Minister of Health in February 2005.
Health Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva reassured on Wednesday night that legislation to implement the National Medicinal Drugs Policy would be presented in parliament within a month.
In 2004 Minister of Health pledges that funds allocated to the health sector will be increased from the present 1.3% of GDP to 2.5%.
www.dailymirror.lk /inside/health/270106.asp   (2190 words)

  
 Minister of Public Health
The president welcomed the Minister and on behalf of the AMAA showed appreciation for accepting the invitation and for the participation in the upcoming seminar at Loma Linda University.
The Minister of Public Health of Afghanistan, Dr Sohaila Siddiq met with the AMAA executive members Dr. Khushal Stanisai, Dr. Nafisa Abdullah Huf, Dr. Ibrahim Seraj, Dr. Yousuf Sadiq and LLU administrators Dr. Richard Hart, Dr. Joan Coggin, Dr. Gordon Hadley and Mr.
The Minister of Public health thanked LLU and the AMAA for their past contributions and encourages the continued support.
www.afghanmed.org /minister_of_public_health.htm   (443 words)

  
 Minister of Health Promises Reform of Medial Care System - Health - RedOrbit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
He said in 2007, the government will continue to extend its health care network in rural areas and in urban communities, to provide safe, efficient, convenient and reasonably priced public health services for citizens.
A national survey on medical services,conducted in 2006, showed 48.9 percent of Chinese didn't bother or couldn't afford to see a doctor when they were ill and 29.6 percent refused a doctor's advice to be hospitalized because the cost was too high.
Health care reforms are in response to widespread public dissatisfaction with the current system.
www.redorbit.com /news/health/786387/minister_of_health_promises_reform_of_medial_care_system/?source=r_health   (271 words)

  
 Mental Health Foundation
Now the field of mental health in Armenia is still regulated by the order of Minister of Health of USSRThis is the only document, which partially regulated the patient's rights, involuntary treatment and other mental health issues.
Minister of Health of Armenia Dr. Ararat Mkrtchyan said that the purpose of the Board is to outline priorities in the field of mental health.
During those years Minister of Health has changed four times, Ministry was united and separated again, Armenia had new President and Armenian Parliament was reelected.
www.mentalhealth.am /legislation.htm   (1212 words)

  
 Health Minister faces enormity and complexity of health care reform
One of the Minister’s major concerns he said, is that the Health Services Authority (HSA) is losing millions of dollars each year, which needs to be addressed.
The problem is health care is expensive, paying for it isn’t simple, and without the ability to pay, obtaining health care is an uphill battle.
The Minister told Net News that he wishes to ensure that doctors who are banned in their own country do not find a way to practice here in the Cayman Islands.
www.caymannetnews.com /2005/08/901/health.shtml   (1019 words)

  
 Ministers — Health Canada
Tony Clement was elected to the House of Commons in 2006 and was subsequently appointed Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, (FEDNOR).
The Minister of Health is responsible to Parliament for some 20 health-related laws and associated regulations that govern the overall programs and policies of the Department.
The Deputy Minister of Health supports the Minister as well as manages departmental operations.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca /english/media/minister/index.html   (70 words)

  
 Sierra Leone's Ministry of Health and Sanitation Official Website
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation and Partners will be conducting a National Maternal and Neonatal Sensitization Campaign from the 16 to 25 April, 2007.Aimed at reducing Maternal and Child Mortality due to tetanus across the country.
The Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation, Mr.
The Tonkolili District Health Management Team in collaboration with MSF Holland have successfully treated over 190 cases of Watery Diarrhea and Vomiting described to be “suspected cases of cholera” at the Magburaka Government hospital with only two deaths due to late arrival.
www.health.sl   (1015 words)

  
 Minister of Health and Public Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It is the hub of central activity for all Departments and Units falling under the health portfolio for the Government of Belize.
It also recognizes that providing access to health care is an intersectorial undertaking and that health services on their own cannot improve health conditions, which depend heavily on other social and economic programmes.
The Central Administration of the Ministry of Health is located in Belmopan and is headed by the Minister of Health, the Honourable Servulo Baeza; the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Gregorio Pott.
www.belize.gov.bz /cabinet/j_coye/welcome.shtml   (1091 words)

  
 Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Public Information - Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
George Smitherman serves as Ontario's Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and as the Member of Provincial Parliament for the downtown Toronto riding of Toronto Centre-Rosedale.
As Health Minister he is overseeing an ambitious plan to strengthen Ontario's health care system in order to deliver on three key priorities: healthier Ontarians, better access to doctors and nurses, and shorter wait times.
Smitherman include the introduction of Family Health Teams, the creation of Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), an aggressive strategy to reduce wait times, an overhaul of the province's drug system, and a vigorous commitment to public health including a tough anti-tobacco strategy.
www.health.gov.on.ca /english/public/ministry/bios/smitherman.html   (303 words)

  
 Minister of Health’s statement at the launch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This statement was made by the Minister of Health, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, at the launch of the MRC’s Annual Report
The Ministry of Health also receives various policy briefs and technical reports, for which we request as the need arises.
One of the major research programmes that the MRC has taken a leading role in is HIV/AIDS (which, of course, is a major health priority).
www.mrc.ac.za /mrcnews/dec2000/healthminister.htm   (632 words)

  
 PC(USA) - National Health Ministries: Parish Nursing
Parish nursing is an idea born out of the understanding of the healing ministry of the church and the need to return to health care that focuses on the whole person to emphasize wellness, disease prevention, and health promotion.
For example, developing ministry to and with families affected by mental illness, health concerns of elderly people, and nurturing young families are ways in which the church is called upon to minister to its parishioners in new ways.
In addition to the Office of Health Ministries, parish nursing is supported by the Presbyterian Health Network (PHN), a component of the Presbyterian Health, Education, and Welfare Association (PHEWA), through the Presbyterian Parish Nurse Task Force.
www.pcusa.org /nationalhealth/parishnursing/index.htm   (837 words)

  
 HHS Secretary Meets with Ministers of Health of Central America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Ministers of Health were in Washington, D.C., to attend the 47th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization.
September 27, 2006 Meeting on September 25th between the Honorable José Meza, M.D., Minister of Health, the Republic of El Salvador on health collaborations of mutual interest on the occasion of the 47th Directing Council of PAHO.
September 26, 2006 The Honorable Michael O. Leavitt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, meets with the Honorable Carmillo Alleyne M.D., the Minister of Health of the Republic of Panama during the meeting of the 47th Directing Council of PAHO.
www.globalhealth.gov /FWCentralAmMinisters.shtml   (354 words)

  
 Canada Health Minister   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that our health system is sustainable, effective and reflects the needs of Canadians.
Health minister kicks off nursing week with webcast to Remarks by George Smitherman Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
Health minister urged to assess risks of eating farmed salmon We are asking Canada's Health Minister to come clean with Canadians and advise us about potential health
www.health-n-fitness-online.com /directory/canada-health-minister.html   (429 words)

  
 health minister
Deputy Health Minister Hakem Abbas al-Zamili is a senior member of the political group loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.
Iraqi Health Minister Ali al-Shammari criticized the way forces seized his deputy, calling the raid a humiliating blow to the dignity of the ministry and to the official seized.
The deputy health minister is the second high-profile Sadrist arrested in less than a month.
www.meta-religion.com /Extremism/Islamic_extremism/Shia_iraq/health_minister.htm   (1068 words)

  
 Province of Manitoba | Manitoba Health | Message from the Honourable Theresa Oswald, Minister of Health
As the new minister for Manitoba Health, my goal is to provide a health care system that is current, accessible and responsive to the needs of all Manitobans.
Health care is an issue that affects residents from every region of the province.
Health care remains a top priority of this government and we will continue to focus on issues that directly affect Manitobans.
www.gov.mb.ca /health/minister.html   (202 words)

  
 The Smokers Club, Inc. - Italy New Health Minister
Italy's new health minister said he wants more public smoking areas, sharply reduced under a new ban, and slammed what he called a trend towards obsessive health policies, in published comments.
A smoker himself who is "trying to quit", Storace said he would examine whether it was possible to boost the number of smoking areas, which were slashed under the smoking ban imposed on bars, restaurants, offices and other public places that took effect on January 10.
The minister said he had already discussed with Deputy Prime Minister Giulio Tremonti whether "there is the possibility in the law to increase the areas for smokers."
www.smokersclubinc.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1442   (539 words)

  
 TCS: Tech Central Station - A Minister-Free Health Care System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
An economist at an operating-table would never be able to cause as many premature deaths as a doctor trying to handle the funding of health care without a basic knowledge of how markets work.
Yes, it does regulate health care standards, but financing is mostly left to the market.
Yet we can conclude one important message: health care should be managed not by a physician, nor by an economist, but by the market.
www.techcentralstation.com /011105F.html   (785 words)

  
 Kuwaiti Minister of Health Visits AUBMC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Minister Jarallah was welcomed by Dr. Nadim Cortas, vice president for Medical Affairs and dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Mr.
Minister Jarallah showed special interest in building cooperation between AUBMC and the Kuwaiti government, particularly in the nursing and medicine programs at AUB.
Minister Jarallah said that a group of specialized Kuwaiti physicians would be visiting the AUBMC soon to discuss the details of such cooperation.
www.aub.edu.lb /news/archive/preview.php?id=31334   (253 words)

  
 Musharraf Behind Dr Shame Who Bankrupted Nebraska, Embarrassed Pakistan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
But he continues to be the Minister of Health in Pakistan’s largest province, Punjab.
In September 2003 the State of Nebraska, where Dr Javed practiced medicine as a cancer specialist, revoked his medical license after accusing him of “unprofessional conduct and gross negligence” which resulted in an outbreak of Hepatitis C in Nebraska hurting hundreds of patients.
In 2002 and 2003, state health officials linked the reuse of syringes and other unsanitary practices at Javed's clinic to 99 Hepatitis C infections.
www.satribune.com /archives/200502/P1_doc.htm   (957 words)

  
 S. Africa curbs AIDS minister influence - Boston.com
South Africa's government scaled back the influence of its minister for AIDS policy, pilloried for questioning the effectiveness of anti-retroviral drug treatments and promoting beetroot, garlic and African potatoes as ways to fight AIDS.
Government spokesman Themba Maseko defended the minister, but said Friday the Cabinet had appointed a committee headed by Deputy President Phumzilie Mlambo-Ngcuka to oversee the implementation of the country's AIDS program.
Maseko, the government spokesman, said the health minister had made it clear that South Africa's program included anti-retrovirals and nutrition, but that she might have given the impression the focus was on nutrition and specific nutrients.
www.boston.com /yourlife/health/fitness/articles/2006/09/09/s_africa_curbs_aids_minister_influence   (689 words)

  
 Dahr Jamail's Weblog: Iraqi Minister of Health presses Bremer and IGC to explain U.S. Targeting of Ambulances in Falluja
They packed up and left promptly after the minister and his two doctors finished their discussion, effectively missing the pointed questions that were to follow.
The minister said that he tried to negotiate with the military, promising to try to insure that ambulances were cleared, and not being used by the mujahedeen.
A doctor sitting next to the minister took the microphone and said that as a surgeon himself, there was no way to differentiate between bombs by the wounds they make on bodies.
dahrjamailiraq.com /weblog/archives/dispatches/000040.php   (898 words)

  
 Letter to Minister of Health:
There is strong international concern that this agreement locks in a market model of health care that has failed to provide accessible, quality and affordable health services for all.
Despite this, there was minimal consultation with local health authorities when the original agreement was signed in 1994, and the same is happening again now.
The New Zealand’s Government’s stated position at the WTO is that commitments on all services should be made by all countries, and it is committed to free trade in services by 2010 within the APEC region.
www.arena.org.nz /gatshtlr.htm   (627 words)

  
 Bill Gates meets Vietnamese prime minister, praises health care
Earlier in the week, Gates and his wife Melinda visited a health clinic on the outskirts of Hanoi on Monday during a three-day visit to Vietnam, Gates' second trip in a year.
The prime minister thanked Gates for his foundation's support, and also said he hoped Microsoft help to improve Vietnam's fledgling information-technology sector, according to a government website.
The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of earthtimes.org and we accept no responsibility for the views or opinions expressed in the articles either direct or indirect.
www.earthtimes.org /articles/show/47156.html   (253 words)

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