Ottawa announces $5M for HIV self-test kits, support staff

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In May, Manitoba declared a public health emergency over its HIV rates that it said are three times higher than the rest of Canada.

In 2024, the province reported a rate of 19.5 cases per 100,000, while the national rate was 5.5 cases per 100,000.

HIV, short for human immunodeficiency virus, attacks the immune system. Without treatment, it can weaken the body’s defences and progress to AIDS, which can be life-threatening.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 10, 2026.

Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press