Press Release
January 31, 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Health has approved the voluntary merger of nine local public health units (PHUs) into four entities:
All current public health units will remain operational, with no immediate impact on programs and services provided to the public. Each new health entity has issued public statements in support of their voluntary merger and will continue to provide updates throughout this transitional period. Please check out their websites to read more about these transitions.
Impact on PHO’s Reports and Resources
PHO has begun incorporating the new names of these health entities into our reports and resources. However, there will be a transitional period where the previous health unit name and/or the new health entity name may be referenced. Please note that updates will not be made retroactively.
PHO will continue to provide scientific and evidence-based information and expert guidance to help shape public health policies and practices. We will continue to work with our PHU partners to ensure they can continue to effectively communicate with the public on important public health issues affecting all those in Ontario.
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