B.C. reinstates drug coverage for 10-year-old girl with rare disease

B.C. reinstates drug coverage for 10-year-old girl with rare disease

July 18, 2025 4:15 pm PST.

After facing mounting pressure and criticism, the B.C. government has reversed its decision to discontinue drug coverage for a 10-year-old girl battling a rare disease. Cecilia Hua reports.

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