Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in northern Manitoba declares health care state of emergency due to nursing shortage.

The Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in northern Manitoba faces a severe nursing shortage, leading to a health care state of emergency. The community's nursing station is open only for emergencies, with just two nurses serving 3,500 citizens. Chief Angela Levasseur has criticized Indigenous Services Canada and the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch for inadequate funding, citing a wage gap between what they offer nurses and private agencies.

July 22, 2024
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