Vancouver Rundown Friday July 18,...
Vancouver Rundown Friday July 18, 2025
Vancouver Rundown by Bruce Claggett
S2025 · E234
Jul 18, 2025
01:57
Episode notes

David Eby’s NDP government has finally backed down and will reinstate funding to cover an extremely expensive drug for a little girl who is dying of a rare disease. Ten-year-old Charleigh Pollock’s Brineura infusions cost close to $33,000 a dose - and the province will reverse its decision to end coverage following outrage from politicians, medical professionals and the general public. The Langford girl suffers from Batten disease - a very rare condition that is likely fatal.

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BC cabinet shuffle
David Eby drug
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