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Nihè dinch'è jì' wë̀tä̀zul Life Promotion / Suicide Prevention Week coming soon to Dawson City
Nihè dinch'è jì' wë̀tä̀zul Promotion of Life / Suicide Prevention Week in Dawson City starts today and features a series of events and activities from September 12th to 16th.
Government of Yukon announces second phase of the 2022 Mental Wellness Summit
The second phase of the Mental Wellness Summit will be held September 21 to 23 and will bring together leaders, partners and people with lived experience from across the Yukon.
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Medical Association reach tentative agreement
The previous Memorandum of Understanding between YMA and Yukon government expired on March 31, 2022.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health on the new bivalent COVID-19 booster
Yukoners aged 18 and older will soon have access to a Health Canada approved Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on International Overdose Awareness Day
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has released a statement recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day.
Call for public input to inform Yukon type 1 diabetes strategy
Public input will help develop a type 1 diabetes strategy for the Yukon and identify ways to improve services and supports offered to Yukoners living with type 1 diabetes.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on back to school and early learning
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issues a statement on back to school and early learning.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health on monkeypox risk factors in the Yukon and the territory’s response
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides a statement on monkeypox risk factors in the territory.
Council of Yukon First Nations, Indigenous Services Canada and Government of Yukon working together to address menstrual equity in Yukon
The Government of Canada, Council of Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon are working together to address menstrual equity in the Yukon.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health on the Yukon’s first case of monkeypox
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health confirms the Yukon’s first monkeypox case.
Date modified: 2026-05-27