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MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS (From left): Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Joss Reimer, Uzoma Asagwara, Manitoba Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, Shohan Illsley, the executive director of The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network (MHRN), Liberal MP, Doug Eyolfson, (Winnipeg West), and Senator Kristopher Wells. Liberal MP, Doug Eyolfson, (Winnipeg West), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, holds a press conference announcing investments to improve access to HIV prevention and support services. MP Eyolfson was joined by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Joss Reimer, Senator Kristopher Wells, Uzoma Asagwara, Manitoba Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, and Shohan Illsley, the executive director of The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network (MHRN) where the event took place Thursday morning. Reporter: Scott Billeck 260910 - Thursday, September 10, 2026.