Health Canada and PHAC

⚠️ Accepting or transporting dogs into Canada? 🐕 Be on the lookout for signs of New World screwworm. 📌 Know what to watch for: ow.ly/enuf50Zl9e3

#Recall: Omnitrope injectable human growth hormone recalled due to cracked cartridges, which may leak and pose risks like contamination, infection and lower doses than expected: ow.ly/y9hg50ZlOlW

#Recall Do you own certain Thermos Stainless Kind and Sportsman Products? The stopper may eject, posing an impact or laceration hazard. Learn next steps: ow.ly/XkHY50ZjHh2

The Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health have published a position paper highlighting growing concerns that today’s digital culture may affect the health and well being of children and youth. Learn more: ow.ly/VN9v50ZiOYS #WorldSocialMediaDay

As of June 26, all contacts in Canada exposed to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have completed their self-isolation and monitoring periods, and the individual who contracted Andes hantavirus has recovered. ow.ly/gIQh50ZirBt

#Recall Do you own a Super Off-Road 12,000 mAh Solar Wireless Power Bank? The lithium-ion battery may overheat and swell, posing a fire hazard. Learn next steps: ow.ly/fGbv50ZhJG6

The Government of Canada announces funding for two projects to prevent chronic disease and promote healthy living. ow.ly/18ee106A17g

The Government of Canada invests over $17 million to address health impacts from climate change. ow.ly/Q8A6106A1cE

The Government of Canada is investing $3 million in two projects to help prevent and address child maltreatment. These health promotion projects will deliver and test interventions to support children, families and caregivers. ow.ly/TFhl106zY5P

#Recall Do you own a Arizer Solo III Intergalactic (Black) Portable Vaporizer? The battery may pose a fire and burn hazard. Learn next steps: ow.ly/m4fw50ZeInH

Minister of Health announces new appointments to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board ow.ly/gwar106zK79

#Advisory: Unauthorized soft-shelled hyperbaric chambers may pose serious health risks. Learn more: ow.ly/ZoMJ50ZctsR

In Canada in 2025, there were 5,608 opioid-related deaths, an average of 15 lives lost each day. While this represents a 23% decrease from 2024, the toll remains far too high. Continued action is needed to sustain this progress. ow.ly/3qCc50Zb5rM

For timely information on breast implant recalls and safety alerts, Canadians can now register for Health Canada’s email subscription service: ow.ly/Z0I150YVKMs

The National Food Security Strategy includes over $3.2B in investments along the #CdnAg supply chain over ten years to support food affordability. Check out the post below for more info 👇 x.com/CanadianPM/sta…

We welcome Dr. David Keegan as Chair of the National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services.

#Recall Do you have Oster Kool-Lube or Oster Blade Wash? Find out about the recall and what to do: ow.ly/jjcu50Z9xxk

Minister of Health announces appointment to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction ow.ly/NMKq106ztKb

New graphic warnings and quit messaging will appear on cigarette packages in the coming weeks and will be fully implemented by August 1, 2026: ow.ly/rOI450Z6KjO

Message from the Minister of Health on World Food Safety Day 2026 ow.ly/vHHM106zp7B