(laÉª) vb (intr) , lies, lying, lay (leÉª) or lain (leÉªn) 1. (often foll by down) to place oneself or be in a prostrate position, horizontal to the ground. 2. to be situated, esp on a horizontal surface: the pencil is lying on the desk; India lies to the south of Russia.
The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is the federal government's lead public health professional. Speaking to Canadians, health professionals, stakeholders, and the public about issues affecting the population's health.
The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is the federal government's lead public health professional. The CPHO is responsible for: 1  Providing advice to the Minister of Health and President of the Public Health Agency of Canada on health issues;  Working with other governments, jurisdictions, agencies, organizations, and countries on health matters;