Federal Government: National Day of Action for Refugee Health Care

National Day of Action for Refugee Health Care: The toddler wearing sequined cowboy boots and a vest looks like she's ready for showbiz while her insulin-dependent dad thanks his lucky stars they're in Manitoba. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. On Monday, the Kawo family -- 14-month-old Milki which means "success" in her mother tongue, Oromo , dad Kasim and mom Balkisa -- attended a rally in Central Park. The National Day of Action for Refugee Health Care was organized by doctors across Canada and held in 19 cities. In Winnipeg, the speakers applauded the province for covering the Interim Federal Health Program cuts and asked the federal government to restore benefits to new refugees across Canada. Kasim Kawo left with his daughter, Milki, 14 months, and wife Balkisa join a rally at Central Park to protest federal cuts to refugee health benefits. Photo Store "She can change her life," said her father, a farmer with diabetes who fled war in Ethiopia and settled in Winnipeg. Here, the provincial government will cover the cost of his insulin and vision care since the federal government last year cut a program in place since 1957 to provide health benefits to privately sponsored refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.