April 17, 2025, 8:20 pm
The Alberta government has announced the appointment of an interim chief medical officer of health, a move reported across multiple news outlets. This appointment comes soon after the previous officer’s term ended and is viewed as essential in responding to current public health challenges, including a recent measles outbreak. Officials stress that the new leader will play a critical role in guiding the province’s healthcare strategy and ensuring robust public health management.
Trained as an ER physician, Dr. Sunil Sookram currently is the medical director and chief of medical staff at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park.
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