Chief medical officer’s contract ends as measles concerns grow in Alberta – CBC
Dr. Mark Joffe had been the province’s top doctor since 2022
Apr 15, 2025
Dr. Mark Joffe is no longer Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, leaving the province without a top doctor as it battles growing measles outbreaks.
The Alberta government confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Joffe’s contract ended on April 14 — after being extended for an additional two weeks — and that the search for a permanent replacement has begun.
“Since November 2022, Dr. Mark Joffe has served Albertans as the interim chief medical officer of health with dedication and professionalism, providing public health expertise during a time of significant challenges and transitions,” a statement from the health minister’s office said.
The government said it expects to announce a new interim CMOH “imminently,” and in the meantime it will rely on the advice of public health experts and local zone medical officers of health.
Joffe’s departure comes as concerns about surging measles cases grow, with outbreaks documented in all five health zones.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-top-doctor-mark-joffee-contract-expires-1.7510813
