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- The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC; French: Agence de la santé publique du Canada, ASPC) is an agency of the Government of Canada that is responsible for public health, emergency preparedness and response, and infectious and chronic disease control and prevention.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is part of the federal health portfolio. Our activities focus on protecting against threats to public health, preventing and reducing diseases and injury, and promoting health, well-being and equity.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC; French: Agence de la santé publique du Canada, ASPC) is an agency of the Government of Canada that is responsible for public health, emergency preparedness and response, and infectious and chronic disease control and prevention.
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- Mission and Vision
- CORE Values
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The role of the Public Health Agency of Canada is to: 1. promote health 2. prevent and control chronic diseases and injuries 3. prevent and control infectious diseases 4. prepare for and respond to public health emergencies We serve as a central point for sharing Canada's expertise with the rest of the world. As such, our role is also to: 1. streng...
Mission
Improve the health of all people and communities in Canada by addressing public health priorities through science, innovation, service delivery and collaborative action.
Vision
Health, well-being and equity for all people and communities in Canada.
These 6 core values complement and reinforce those set out in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector. 1. Agility: We aim to be an agile public health agency that's prepared to respond to any upcoming threat in a timely manner. It's not enough to be able to adapt to change: we must instead be designed to adapt. 2. Health equity:We strive t...
Agency context:
1. Background 2. Minister's messages 3. Acts and regulations 4. Population health approach 5. Frequently asked questions 6. Public Health Agency of Canada Act
Corporate management and reporting:
1. Audits 2. Evaluations 3. Public engagement 4. Proactive disclosure 5. Departmental plans 6. External advisory bodies 7. Quarterly financial reports 8. Departmental results report 9. Access to information and privacy 10. PHAC Sustainable Development Strategy 11. Fighting against forced labour and child labour in Canadian supply chains
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is a federal institution that is part of the Health Portfolio. Find information on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) leaders, organizational branches and regional offices.
Focussed on more effective efforts to prevent chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease, prevent injuries and respond to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks, the Public Health Agency of Canada works closely with provinces and territories to keep Canadians healthy and help reduce pressures on the health care system.
PHAC raised public awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) by supporting the development of innovative programs, resources and tools to increase understanding of the risks of prenatal alcohol use, reduce stigma and equip health professionals to help prevent FASD.
To help achieve positive results for Canadians, PHAC will implement programs that strengthen Canada’s public health system, improve the overall health of Canadians through health promotion and disease prevention, and help prevent, prepare for, and respond to domestic and international health crises.
