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Theresa Tam FRCPC (Chinese: 譚詠詩; born 1965 [citation needed]) is a Canadian physician and public servant who currently serves as the chief public health officer of Canada, who is the second-in-command of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
Dr. Theresa Tam was named Canada's Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) in June 2017. As the federal government's lead public health professional, she provides guidance to help protect the people of Canada against health threats, advance health equity and promote healthier communities, using the best available data and evidence.
Dr. Theresa Tam was named Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer on June 26, 2017.
Jun 24, 2020 · Dr. Theresa Tam, BMBS, physician, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada (born 1965 in Hong Kong). Dr. Tam is Canada’s chief public health officer, the federal government’s lead public health professional. She has expertise in immunization, infectious diseases and emergency preparedness.
Dec 13, 2021 · Dr. Theresa Tam is a physician with expertise in immunization, infectious disease, emergency preparedness and global health security. Named Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) in 2017, she became the first woman to hold the job.
Sep 3, 2021 · Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the 'window of opportunity' to slow the delta-driven fourth pandemic wave with higher vaccination rates is 'narrowing' due to increased spread of...
Mar 18, 2022 · Canada's chief public health officer said Friday the federal government is actively reviewing all of its vaccine mandates with an eye to ending rules that force some people to get their COVID-19 ...
Jan 20, 2023 · Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, urged people to get their booster shots Friday as COVID-19 activity continues to fluctuate in the country.
Jul 13, 2021 · Dr. Theresa Tam is a household name today. Her image was front and centre as the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) of Canada, playing an integral role in managing the public health response and communication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 25, 2022 · Dr. Theresa Tam Over the past 2 and a half years, we have been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our collective response as a society, we have made tremendous progress across Canada, averting many infections and saving many lives.
