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Posted On: September 16, 2026
Summary
- One million people have been connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2018
- More than 4,000 people are getting matched each week
- 4.47 million people, 80% of B.C.’s population, now have a primary care provider
- 1,400 new family doctors practising since 2018, nurse practitioners have tripled
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One million people in British Columbia are now connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2018.
That is the year government launched actions to make it easier and faster for people to access primary care closer to home.
“Having a family doctor or nurse practitioner is one of the most important foundations of good health,” said Premier David Eby. “It means having someone who knows you, understands your medical history, and can help you stay healthy throughout your life. Connecting one million more people to primary care shows that our plan is working, but we know there is more to do. We won’t stop until every British Columbian who wants a family doctor or nurse practitioner has one.”