Cases of Whooping Cough (pertussis) are on the rise in Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Health is urging residents to not delay vaccinations for their children and ensure vaccinations for older children are up to date.  Information Sheet.  

Introduction of a new Saskatchewan-based assessment process is designed to better recruit more foreign-trained physicians. Information Sheet.

Changes to tobacco control legislation that come into effect October 1 will protect children under 16 from second-hand smoke in vehicles, and restrict smoking in common areas of multi-unit dwellings and near entrances and air intakes of public buildings. See more tobacco reduction information.

Premier Brad Wall fulfilled his government's commitment to provide Saskatoon Health Region with $200 million for construction of the Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan.

The ministers will discuss a number of issues, including multiple sclerosis clinical research, childhood obesity, medical isotopes and sodium reduction. More information. 

Saskatchewan's publicly-funded seasonal influenza immunizations will be available across the province beginning October 12, 2010. See Influenza Information.