Alberta Medical Association raises concerns over province limiting free COVID vaccines / Global
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 11:22 am permalink
Medical associations in Alberta have voiced strong opposition to government plans to curtail free COVID vaccinations. Officials argue that efforts to reduce wastage and recover costs may jeopardize vulnerable communities’ access to vital healthcare, sparking a contentious debate over public health policy and access amid ongoing pandemic challenges.
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