Uzoma Asagwara
Uzoma Asagwara is a prominent Canadian politician and the current Deputy Premier of Manitoba, serving as the Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care. As an African descendant and a vocal advocate for equity and justice, Asagwara has played a significant role in addressing health disparities and promoting inclusive policies within the province. They were recently mentioned in the context of extending an invitation for the upcoming 5th National Black Canadians Summit to be held in Winnipeg in 2026.
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Uzoma Asagwara is the Manitoba Health Minister who commented on the college’s refusal to abide by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Manitoba regulator cancels licence of nurse who incorrectly administered medication
Canada· 2026-01-29
Uzoma Asagwara, Manitoba’s deputy premier and minister of health, highlighted the previous government’s lack of planning.
Manitoba isn’t effectively managing dialysis services, Auditor-General saysCanada· 2026-01-23
Uzoma Asagwara is the Minister of Health in Manitoba who met with Halla Tómasdóttir.
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Iceland· 2025-08-05
Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara pushed back against the college’s accusations regarding nursing standards.
Manitoba nursing regulator warns patient safety at risk under labour mobility rulesCanada· 2025-06-04
Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara said more than 15 health care workers now plan to relocate.
Morning Update: U.S. scientists are packing their bagsCanada· 2025-05-18
Uzoma Asagwara is the Health Minister involved in the case of Chad Christopher Giffin's death.
Manitoba health official asked why he wasn’t told sooner of death in Winnipeg ER, internal e-mails showCanada· 2025-05-01
Uzoma Asagwara is Manitoba’s Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care.
Opinion: We won’t let Trump roll back the clock on social justice gainsCanada· 2025-02-19
