Josie Osborne

Josie Osborne

politician Canada

Josie Osborne is a Canadian politician and member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), currently serving as the Health Minister of British Columbia. She has been vocal about addressing issues within the healthcare system, particularly concerning the integrity of pharmacies. In recent news, she condemned the alleged kickback scheme involving pharmacies in B.C. and emphasized the government's commitment to tackling such misconduct while acknowledging the serious implications of the investigations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
76,358
Power
3,416$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 5.50 0.18% +10% 38,005,238 76,358 $1,700,000 3,416$
Totals 2 38,005,238 76,358 $1,700,000 3,416$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne said at the time that the province would restore the requirement for witnessed ingestion to reduce the likelihood of diversion. 6

The Globe and Mail: B.C. to require safer supply prescription opioids to be taken under supervision

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne provided figures released by the legislature this past summer regarding patients on extended leave in B.C. 6

The Globe and Mail: Mentally ill people in B.C. often discharged too early because of lack of space, experts say

Canada Canada: Josie Osborne is the Health Minister who tried to reassure worried patients that obstetrical services will still be available despite the resignations of the seven specialists. 6

The Globe and Mail: B.C. Insider: OB/GYN care is in a dire state

Canada Canada: B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne is seeking to assure patients that obstetrical services will still be available after all seven specialists at a Kamloops hospital tendered their resignation. 7

The Globe and Mail: B.C. seeks to assure patients OB/GYN services available after resignations

Canada Canada: B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne reinstated the funding for Charleigh Pollock's drug treatment. 6

The Globe and Mail: Is denying a drug to a terminally ill 10-year-old cruel – or is it good governance?

Canada Canada: British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne is apologizing to the family of a 10-year-old girl with a rare disease after a public fight over the province’s decision to cut off paying for her medication. 7

The Globe and Mail: B.C. health minister apologizes to family of 10-year-old girl with rare disease

Canada Canada: B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said Thursday that she has reinstated the funding for Charleigh Pollock. 9

The Globe and Mail: Minister restores drug funding for B.C. girl with rare disease