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Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal

Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa's pharmacare program, securing $219 million for coverage over four years.
The program will cover birth control, diabetes medications, and hormone replacement therapy, starting in June.
Health Minister Mark Holland emphasized that there is no room for politics in this initiative and that it is essential for the country.
Provincial Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara stated that the funding will enable expanded coverage for menopause treatment and hormone replacement therapy.

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