Following Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin’s decision to declare a state of emergency on health services in the north last week, the Northern Health Region issued a statement in response.

A spokesperson says the health authority understands and wants solutions implemented without delay, but adds it will take work and time to solve these -quote- “very complex and multifaceted issues”.

They add the NRHA looks forward to continuing to partner with MKO and KIM on initiatives such as moving forward on their joint statement to end anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare and the ongoing co-planning process on sustainable healthcare delivery in the region.

KIM issued the state of emergency due to critical nursing shortages in Manitoba’s nursing stations and the need for health services available in Winnipeg and Brandon to be offered in Thompson as well.