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Active Government public health agency
Public Health Agency of Canada Federal public-health organization responsible for disease prevention, health promotion and responses to public-health threats; a peer Health Portfolio institution.
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Organization type Government public health agency
Headquarters / base Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Geographic scope National Status verification
Status last verified 2026-10-24.
Medical focus Public health Infectious diseases
Activities Prevention Preparedness Surveillance
Population served General population Health professionals Policy makers
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