Emergency COVID-19 summit tonight: Canada's doctors and nurses meet to discuss devastating impact on health system
Meeting to be followed by virtual news conference tomorrow
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - Tonight, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) are hosting an emergency COVID-19 summit to discuss the pandemic's devastating impact on Canada's health care system and health workers. The closed meeting is expected to bring together more than 30 national and provincial health organizations and will focus on identifying priorities for responding to the crisis.
The CMA and the CNA will host a virtual news conference on Wednesday (Oct. 6) to provide a summary of the discussion.
Rising numbers of COVID-19 cases have brought the health system to a breaking point in many parts of the country
Vaccination rates are at a standstill and public health measures are now being reinstated in many areas
Health workers are exhausted and demoralized, with many leaving the front line
Significant backlogs of surgeries will affect the health system and quality of life of patients for years to come
About the CMA The Canadian Medical Association is the national voice of the medical profession. Our focus is on creating strong and accessible health systems, fostering well-being and diversity in medical culture, and ensuring every person in Canada has equal opportunity to be healthy. In partnership with physicians, medical learners, patients and others, we advance these goals through advocacy, knowledge sharing and granting.
About the CNA The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is the national and global professional voice of Canadian nursing. We represent registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed and registered practical nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and retired nurses across all 13 provinces and territories.
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