Crisis awaits public health officials

(Montreal) The sudden departure of Quebec’s director of public health last week is further evidence of a rocky road taken by the country’s chief medical officer as the tide of the Omicron variant’s wave fights into its third year.

While health care officials play an advisory role, Faffert said each province views that role differently. During a protracted epidemic, when scientific evidence changed rapidly, they had to correct differing perspectives and work with governments that did not make decisions based solely on science. Although decision-making is in the hands of politicians, they are often left to explain policies.

Most of those in office in 2020 are in place, with the exception of D^R. Arruda and D^R. David Williams, originally from Ontario, faced criticism before retiring last year.

In British Columbia, d^Re Henry is best known for his motto, “Be cool, be quiet, be safe,” which was also used on posters, T-shirts, masks and even a shoe.^Re Henry ”was designed in his memory. Ms. who was praised as the best communicator in an encouraging tone during the presentations.^Me Henry faced criticism for being a strong advocate of his position against the widespread use of rapid tests.

In Alberta, d^Re Hinsha was severely criticized from being worshiped. In early 2020, his face was engraved on designer clothing and prints as he became a responsive provincial government enforcing health restrictions to protect Alberts and their healthcare system.

But in the ensuing waves, Prime Minister Jason Kenny’s government has delayed implementing the new regulations and the health system is in danger of collapsing.^Me Hinsha was caught in a whirlwind between Albertans who wanted more controls and those who wanted less. It culminated in the middle of the fourth wave last summer, when thousands of surgeries were canceled and the Canadian Armed Forces called for help.

M. Kenny and M^Me Hinsha acknowledged that despite the delta variation drag, they helped end the health restrictions quickly in June. Jason Kenny was held accountable for the mistake, but said he would have taken action if D had^Re Hinsha had recommended him.

“Sometimes politicians don’t help because they look at the advice they receive from their public health officials,” said Daniel Beland, professor of political science at McGill University. “Ultimately, it is important to understand that the responsibility for these decisions lies with the elected authorities, not government employees.”

However, the difference is not always understood by the public. Against the backdrop of austerity measures in Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia, military doctors saw protests outside their homes. Some have even received death threats.

“They are scientists, they are public servants, they are experts, but they are surrounded by politics,” said Mr McGill, director of Canadian research at the University. Beland said.

In Quebec, some commentators in the media d^R. Arruda, who retained his role as assistant minister, was very close to the government of Prime Minister Franசois Legal. Opposition parties have stated they will not run in the by-elections.

Faffert said it would be wise to reconsider the role in all jurisdictions as part of a wider autopsy, but it is important not to lose sight of who will make the final decisions.

“The basic thing is that we have to take our governments into account […] Not for these people, ”he said. Faffert said. “We will focus on the politicians we choose to make, not the elected officials.”

For his part, d^R. Strong said he heard criticism from some and thanked others.

“I do not know if the public is tired of hearing about me,” he said.^R. Strange during a conference last week. “My commitment is that Nova Scotia should be here to get rid of this infection as safely as possible. ⁇