The Government of Canada is reinforcing its leadership in preventive health care by advancing national guidelines grounded in the highest standards of scientific rigour, transparency, and equity.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the launch of the National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services (NACPHS). Replacing the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care that was established in 2009, the NACPHS will guide the development of preventive health services guidelines – such as cancer screening and other disease prevention measures – that are evidence-based, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of people across Canada.
Dr. David Keegan will chair the NACPHS. Dr. Keegan’s leadership and expertise will be essential to guiding the Committee’s workplan and deliverables.
The NACPHS brings together members with diverse expertise, including primary care providers, medical specialists, methodologists, and experts in Black and Indigenous health, health disparities and equity.
To help ensure guideline development process reflects inclusive, balanced and meaningful perspectives, the NACPHS will strengthen the integration of subject matter expertise alongside patient and public input, while deepening collaboration with provincial and territorial partners.
