School of Global Health | York University
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Home of Canada's first and longest running undergraduate global health program, and an innovative PhD designed around interdisciplinary inquiry and personalized research pathways. Our faculty and students are making a leading impact, locally and globally.
Professor Kerry Scott is in Nairobi for Global Digital Health Forum 2025, joining colleagues from UCT School of Public Health & Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to present the Evidence for Digital Transformation (EDiT) Consortium’s work #GDHF2025
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#gdhf2025 | Evidence for Digital Transformation (EDiT)
We are excited to welcome you to the #GDHF2025 Pre-Conference Event in Nairobi tomorrow, December 2, 2025.
With support from the Gates Foundation, the Evidence for Digital Transformation (EDiT) Conso...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Professor Kerry Scott is in Nairobi for Global Digital Health Forum 2025, joining colleagues from UCT School of Public Health & Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to present the Evidence for Digital Transformation (EDiT) Consortium’s work #GDHF2025
🔗: www.linkedin.com/posts/gdhf20...
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Professor Amrita Daftary published research on people-centred care for TB-associated co-morbid conditions with colleagues from the @who.int Department for HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Professor Amrita Daftary published research on people-centred care for TB-associated co-morbid conditions with colleagues from the @who.int Department for HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
🔗: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
🔗: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
Prof Mathieu Poirier (@mathieujpp.bsky.social) & Post-Doc Chloe Clifford Astbury were co-authors on a paper entitled, Strengthening Governance for Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Perspective, published in Scientific & Technical Review from @woahglobal.bsky.social.
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Strengthening governance for antimicrobial resistance: a One Health perspective - WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health
Antimicrobial resistance;Context specificity;Governance;Multisectoral coordination;National action plan;One Health
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November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Prof Mathieu Poirier (@mathieujpp.bsky.social) & Post-Doc Chloe Clifford Astbury were co-authors on a paper entitled, Strengthening Governance for Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Perspective, published in Scientific & Technical Review from @woahglobal.bsky.social.
🔗: doi.org/10.20506/rst...
🔗: doi.org/10.20506/rst...
Prof. @mathieujpp.bsky.social co-authored a @gstrategylab.bsky.social & @escmid.bsky.social policy brief on the Independent Panel for Evidence for Action against AMR - its founding, their impact on scientific outputs & a roadmap for its program of work.
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Design to Delivery: Structuring IPEA’s Scientific Work to Meet Policy Needs - Global Strategy Lab
This policy brief is produced by the Global Strategy Lab and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID). It discusses the key decisions included in the IPEA foundin...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Prof. @mathieujpp.bsky.social co-authored a @gstrategylab.bsky.social & @escmid.bsky.social policy brief on the Independent Panel for Evidence for Action against AMR - its founding, their impact on scientific outputs & a roadmap for its program of work.
🔗 www.globalstrategylab.org/resources/de...
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Members of the York community - including School of Global Health students - are working with the Canadian Network on Cuba to collect urgently needed supplies for hurricane-affected communities in Cuba 📦🇨🇺
Join us! Follow on IG: @Yorku4Cuba
Join us! Follow on IG: @Yorku4Cuba
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Members of the York community - including School of Global Health students - are working with the Canadian Network on Cuba to collect urgently needed supplies for hurricane-affected communities in Cuba 📦🇨🇺
Join us! Follow on IG: @Yorku4Cuba
Join us! Follow on IG: @Yorku4Cuba
Prof. A.M. Viens was a co-author on Using a World Health Assembly Simulation to Explore Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions and Confidence in Analyzing Complex Global Health Challenges: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation in @plosglobalpublichealth.org.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Prof. A.M. Viens was a co-author on Using a World Health Assembly Simulation to Explore Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions and Confidence in Analyzing Complex Global Health Challenges: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation in @plosglobalpublichealth.org.
🔗: journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
🔗: journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Thank you to Gerrit John-Schuster, Chief Editor of BMC Global and Public Health, for speaking with our PhD students about the publishing process and the journal’s interdisciplinary, author-centred approach to advancing global health research and researcher development.
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thank you to Gerrit John-Schuster, Chief Editor of BMC Global and Public Health, for speaking with our PhD students about the publishing process and the journal’s interdisciplinary, author-centred approach to advancing global health research and researcher development.
Partner support is vital for maternal mental health.
Prof. Godfred Boateng co-authors the first validation of the Arabic Postpartum Partner Support Scale, advancing culturally grounded care in the UAE and beyond.
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Prof. Godfred Boateng co-authors the first validation of the Arabic Postpartum Partner Support Scale, advancing culturally grounded care in the UAE and beyond.
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Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Postpartum Partner Support Scale among Arab Women in the United Arab Emirates
Poor maternal mental health during the postpartum period is a significant global concern, with a lack of partner support being a well-established risk…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Partner support is vital for maternal mental health.
Prof. Godfred Boateng co-authors the first validation of the Arabic Postpartum Partner Support Scale, advancing culturally grounded care in the UAE and beyond.
🔗: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Prof. Godfred Boateng co-authors the first validation of the Arabic Postpartum Partner Support Scale, advancing culturally grounded care in the UAE and beyond.
🔗: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Environmental degradation is both a public health and social justice crisis.
A new Frontiers editorial co-authored by Prof. Godfred Boateng examines how pollution, governance, and technology shape health, equity, and economic resilience
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A new Frontiers editorial co-authored by Prof. Godfred Boateng examines how pollution, governance, and technology shape health, equity, and economic resilience
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Frontiers | Editorial: Environmental degradation, health, and socioeconomic impacts
Environmental degradation is one of the most complex and pressing global challenges of the 21st century. The interconnectedness of natural ecosystems, human ...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Environmental degradation is both a public health and social justice crisis.
A new Frontiers editorial co-authored by Prof. Godfred Boateng examines how pollution, governance, and technology shape health, equity, and economic resilience
🔗: www.frontiersin.org/journals/env...
A new Frontiers editorial co-authored by Prof. Godfred Boateng examines how pollution, governance, and technology shape health, equity, and economic resilience
🔗: www.frontiersin.org/journals/env...
Professor Mary Wiktorowicz is a co-author on a paper challenging how the world tackles antimicrobial resistance, calling for a more equitable and sustainable approach to surveillance and governance in Social Science & Medicine.
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York experts call for equity in fight against antimicrobial resistance - YFile
A new study led by York University urges governments to rethink how antimicrobial resistance is monitored and governed with a focus on inclusive global action.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Professor Mary Wiktorowicz is a co-author on a paper challenging how the world tackles antimicrobial resistance, calling for a more equitable and sustainable approach to surveillance and governance in Social Science & Medicine.
www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
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Congratulations to Theresa Dinh, Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research Coordinator, on receiving the Gary Brewer Emerging Leader Award! A truly well-deserved recognition! 🎉
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Congratulations to Theresa Dinh, Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research Coordinator, on receiving the Gary Brewer Emerging Leader Award! A truly well-deserved recognition! 🎉
Prof. Godfred Boateng & his team represented the School of Global Health & the Global & Environmental Health Lab at the 2025 American Public Health Association Conference in Washington, D.C., presenting six papers on water, food, and energy insecurity, climate-sensitive diseases, and syndemics 🌍💡
November 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Prof. Godfred Boateng & his team represented the School of Global Health & the Global & Environmental Health Lab at the 2025 American Public Health Association Conference in Washington, D.C., presenting six papers on water, food, and energy insecurity, climate-sensitive diseases, and syndemics 🌍💡
“The Limits and Responsibilities of Global Health & Humanitarianism: What the Genocide in Gaza Reveals” examines how the destruction of Gaza’s food, water, and health systems exposes the moral and structural limits of global health and humanitarian response. Nov 19th, 1-3 pm RSVP ⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“The Limits and Responsibilities of Global Health & Humanitarianism: What the Genocide in Gaza Reveals” examines how the destruction of Gaza’s food, water, and health systems exposes the moral and structural limits of global health and humanitarian response. Nov 19th, 1-3 pm RSVP ⬇️
After witnessing the realities of mental health care in Ghana, Professor Benedict Weobong has dedicated his career to bridging the treatment gap through community-based innovation and global mental health research.
Read more in YFile: www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
Read more in YFile: www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
Bridging the treatment gap: York prof leads global mental health education - YFile
After witnessing the realities of mental health care in Ghana, Associate Professor Benedict Weobong is empowering the next generation of changemakers to make treatment more accessible across the world...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
After witnessing the realities of mental health care in Ghana, Professor Benedict Weobong has dedicated his career to bridging the treatment gap through community-based innovation and global mental health research.
Read more in YFile: www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
Read more in YFile: www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
Great turnout at this year’s Canadian Conference on Global Health Conference. Our professors (Drs. Boateng, Hoffman, Poirier, & Viens) & PhD student (Lathika Laguwaran) shared their research, connected with peers, & showcased the School’s growing impact in global health scholarship & practice.
November 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Great turnout at this year’s Canadian Conference on Global Health Conference. Our professors (Drs. Boateng, Hoffman, Poirier, & Viens) & PhD student (Lathika Laguwaran) shared their research, connected with peers, & showcased the School’s growing impact in global health scholarship & practice.
Students in the Agents of Change course, redesigned by Prof @monicamalta.bsky.social, transformed campus into a living classroom through creative pop-up campaigns addressing global health & social justice issues – demonstrating @yuglobalhealth.bsky.social's commitment to experiential learning.
November 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Students in the Agents of Change course, redesigned by Prof @monicamalta.bsky.social, transformed campus into a living classroom through creative pop-up campaigns addressing global health & social justice issues – demonstrating @yuglobalhealth.bsky.social's commitment to experiential learning.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at York’s Fall Open Day! Our students and faculty were thrilled to showcase the Global Health program - where you’ll find small classes, hands-on learning, and a community driven to make a difference worldwide. We can’t wait to see you again soon!
October 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at York’s Fall Open Day! Our students and faculty were thrilled to showcase the Global Health program - where you’ll find small classes, hands-on learning, and a community driven to make a difference worldwide. We can’t wait to see you again soon!
Professors Tarra Penney and A.M. Viens and Post-Docs Dr. Chloe Clifford Astbury and Dr. Kristen Lee were co-authors on a study examining inconsistent translations of the term One Health and its implications for global health
www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10...
www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10...
New study uncovers hidden barrier to global health collaboration - News@York
Inconsistent translations of "One Health" may be undermining global efforts to protect human, animal and environmental health, a new York-led study finds.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Professors Tarra Penney and A.M. Viens and Post-Docs Dr. Chloe Clifford Astbury and Dr. Kristen Lee were co-authors on a study examining inconsistent translations of the term One Health and its implications for global health
www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10...
www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10...
Study global health and gain real-world experience through practicum, co-op, and research opportunities. Small classes, strong mentorship, and a community that helps you lead change. Join us at Fall Campus Day (Saturday, October 25th)
Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/york-unive...
Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/york-unive...
York University Fall Campus Day 2025
Join us at York University's Keele Campus! Meet our community and plan your next steps, in an interactive day designed just for you.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Study global health and gain real-world experience through practicum, co-op, and research opportunities. Small classes, strong mentorship, and a community that helps you lead change. Join us at Fall Campus Day (Saturday, October 25th)
Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/york-unive...
Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/york-unive...
Can mass antibiotic administration save young lives today without exacerbating the long-term risks of antimicrobial resistance in future generations?
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www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
Global antibiotic restrictions may harm vulnerable children, study warns - YFile
What happens when a life-saving treatment clashes with international policy? A new study co-authored by York Associate Professor A.M. Viens argues it’s time to rethink antibiotic use to protect the wo...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Can mass antibiotic administration save young lives today without exacerbating the long-term risks of antimicrobial resistance in future generations?
www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
When disasters strike, mental health toll is often overlooked. As Paul Farmer said, many crises are “unnatural,” shaped by society. This #WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us: access to care must improve. At York's School of Global Health, we're building skills to close this gap #MHPSS
October 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When disasters strike, mental health toll is often overlooked. As Paul Farmer said, many crises are “unnatural,” shaped by society. This #WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us: access to care must improve. At York's School of Global Health, we're building skills to close this gap #MHPSS
Mark Brender, National Director of Partners in Health Canada, was a guest speaker in Prof. Monica Malta’s Agents of Change course. He spoke about pragmatic solidarity and the power of change, including the importance of accompaniment, trust, and community-led definitions of success.
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Mark Brender, National Director of Partners in Health Canada, was a guest speaker in Prof. Monica Malta’s Agents of Change course. He spoke about pragmatic solidarity and the power of change, including the importance of accompaniment, trust, and community-led definitions of success.
Professor A.M. Viens co-authored a paper entitled "Whose burden, whose benefit? Revisiting ethical trade-offs in the WHO guidelines on scaling up mass azithromycin administration", published in PLOS Medicine
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October 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Professor A.M. Viens co-authored a paper entitled "Whose burden, whose benefit? Revisiting ethical trade-offs in the WHO guidelines on scaling up mass azithromycin administration", published in PLOS Medicine
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journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
Professors Benedict Weobong and Godfred Boateng will lead the $5.5M HEATSCAPE-Africa project, funded by The Wellcome Trust, to study how climate-related heat impacts sleep and mental health across Africa
www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Professors Benedict Weobong and Godfred Boateng will lead the $5.5M HEATSCAPE-Africa project, funded by The Wellcome Trust, to study how climate-related heat impacts sleep and mental health across Africa
www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10...
www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10...
Canada Excellence Research Chair in Population Health and Implementation Science - come join the York community!
Deadline: October 31, 2025
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Deadline: October 31, 2025
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September 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Canada Excellence Research Chair in Population Health and Implementation Science - come join the York community!
Deadline: October 31, 2025
www.yorku.ca/vpepc/facult...
Deadline: October 31, 2025
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