Manitoba's surgical backlog stands at 40,160 cases, with ongoing challenges for children and low-income patients.

Manitoba has reduced its surgical backlog to 40,160 cases, which remains significant and equates to about 40% of typical annual volumes. While surgeries performed have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, challenges persist, especially for children and low-income patients. Doctors Manitoba highlights the need for more resources and staffing. Additionally, wait times for diagnostic services like CT scans have increased, prompting some to seek private options.

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