The federal government has announced the launch of a new organization meant to coordinate different sectors for faster response to future public health emergencies.
The new Health Emergency Readiness Canada (HERC) is meant to serve as the nation’s focal point to coordinate efforts and collaboration between industry, research centres, and international partners.
“By prioritizing our efforts and resources, we are positioning Canada to become a major player in the development of medical countermeasures, ensuring we have the tools necessary to protect Canadians in the face of future health threats, and contributing to global solutions,” Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne said on Sept. 24….