The Rise Of Transmitted Disease in Canada, Saskatchewan
By: Areesha Kansi (Image by Areesha Kansi) "Being seen does have value. A voice does have Value. I have the support of my boyfriend, my great friends, and my loving parents. Many do not and this is, in part, for them" - Olympian Ji Wallace, on coming out with HIV. Canada is frequently applauded for being one of the best nations in the world. Canada has consistently been regarded highest in terms of our free health care, fully accessible education, and general political security! However, we often overlook the drawbacks of living in Canada and the vast issues our nation confronts. One of the biggest threats to global health and development, especially in Canada, is HIV. Saskatchewan has the largest HIV transmission rate in the nation . Transmission of HIV rates in Saskatchewan remains consistently two to three times higher than the national benchmark, ranking it the highest overall within our country. Minorities: HIV is transmitted predominantly more within ethnic mino
