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Dr. Colin D'Cunha appointed as Big Medico in Canada Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, announced that the Ontario government has appointed Dr. Colin D'Cunha to the newly-created post of Commissioner of Public Health and Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM). In making that appointment, the government Minister Clement said, "Dr. Colin D'Cunha brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this new post. The lessons learned in the last three years in managing public health demonstrate the need for governments to show leadership. Dr. D'Cunha will provide that in his new enhanced role in safe guarding the public health for all Ontarians". Dr. D'Cunha will continue in his present role of Chief Medical Officer of Health with powers under the Health Protection and Promotion Act while assuming his position of Commissioner of Public Health and ADM. But as Commissioner of Pubic Health, Dr. D'Cunha will be working closely with other ministers, such as Environment, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Agriculture and Food, Natural Resources to provide linkage for public health and safety. "I have great confidence in Dr. D'Cunha's abilities because of the way that he has administered recent public health promotion programs such as the highly successful universal influenza immunization program," said Deputy Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Phil Hassen. "At the same time, he has been an effective leader in managing public health issues such as West Nile Virus, the threat of bio-terrorism and the management of emerging diseases". Dr. D'Cunha has been the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health since October 1998. Dr. D'Cunha's ancestors emigrated to Mangalore. They were one of many other groups who emigrated out of Goa. Dr. D'Cunha is a graduate of St. John's Medical College, Bangalore. Indians, Mangaloreans and Goans and of course graduates of St. John's Medical College should be proud of the achievements of Dr. D'Cunha. If you meet Dr. D'Cunha and he has time, this wine connoisseur can teach you a few tips on wine making, tasting and the finer points of life. We wish him success. Regards, GL . Resource : http://www.gov.on.ca/health/ and [EMAIL PROTECTED]
