School of Global Health | York University
@yuglobalhealth.bsky.social
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 Amrita Daftary's former PhD student, Dr Stephanie Law, is lead author on this study. The research was integrated into the @who.int Framework for Collaborative Action on Tuberculosis and Comorbidities.
🔗: www.who.int/publications...
🔗: www.who.int/publications...
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Professor Amrita Daftary's former PhD student, Dr Stephanie Law, is lead author on this study. The research was integrated into the @who.int Framework for Collaborative Action on Tuberculosis and Comorbidities.
🔗: www.who.int/publications...
🔗: www.who.int/publications...
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...
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...
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
The study’s lead author, Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, led the WHA SIM during his time as a Sessional Assistant Professor in the School of Global Health. Now a Senior Policy Analyst with the Government of Canada, his foundational work continues to shape this innovative experiential education initiative.
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The study’s lead author, Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, led the WHA SIM during his time as a Sessional Assistant Professor in the School of Global Health. Now a Senior Policy Analyst with the Government of Canada, his foundational work continues to shape this innovative experiential education initiative.
This study was the formal evaluation of our innovative World Health Assembly Simulation (WHA SIM) co-curricular activity, which has now been turned into a course: World Health Assembly Simulation (GH 4220).
🔗: worldhealthassemblysimulation.com
🔗: worldhealthassemblysimulation.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This study was the formal evaluation of our innovative World Health Assembly Simulation (WHA SIM) co-curricular activity, which has now been turned into a course: World Health Assembly Simulation (GH 4220).
🔗: worldhealthassemblysimulation.com
🔗: worldhealthassemblysimulation.com
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...
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.
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! 🎉
Among the presenters was School of Global Health alumna Ailiya Rizwan, co-author on two papers exploring the health and nutritional burdens of energy insecurity in Afro-Colombian households – showcasing how our graduates continue to shape global health research 👏🏽
November 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Among the presenters was School of Global Health alumna Ailiya Rizwan, co-author on two papers exploring the health and nutritional burdens of energy insecurity in Afro-Colombian households – showcasing how our graduates continue to shape global health research 👏🏽
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 ⬇️
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!
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
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
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
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
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...
www.yorku.ca/news/2025/10...
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
www.yorku.ca/vpepc/facult...
Deadline: October 31, 2025
www.yorku.ca/vpepc/facult...
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
www.yorku.ca/vpepc/facult...
Professor Godfred Boateng and SGH students, Ann Kwarteng, Salwa Regragui, and Tricia Tetteh, co-authored a study on how child welfare & justice encounters impact Black youth mental health. Findings: this population experienced psychosocial weathering, hypervigilance, and insecurity.
September 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Professor Godfred Boateng and SGH students, Ann Kwarteng, Salwa Regragui, and Tricia Tetteh, co-authored a study on how child welfare & justice encounters impact Black youth mental health. Findings: this population experienced psychosocial weathering, hypervigilance, and insecurity.
Bhutila Karpoche spoke to our Global Health Ethics course about her personal & professional journey from studying public health to entering politics and about the political determinants of health. A wonderful kickoff to exploring conditions that shape the ethics of global health!
September 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Bhutila Karpoche spoke to our Global Health Ethics course about her personal & professional journey from studying public health to entering politics and about the political determinants of health. A wonderful kickoff to exploring conditions that shape the ethics of global health!
Humanitarian action is not just an act of aid - it’s an act of solidarity. On World Humanitarian Day, we reflect on our role as global health learners and leaders in shaping a more compassionate and just future.
August 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Humanitarian action is not just an act of aid - it’s an act of solidarity. On World Humanitarian Day, we reflect on our role as global health learners and leaders in shaping a more compassionate and just future.
Pashtana Fakhrizada, global health student and recipient of a Dean's Undergraduate Research Award, presents "Assessing National Malaria Plans Worldwide: Alignment with WHO Guidance" at the Faculty of Health's Undergraduate Summer Research Conference
August 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Pashtana Fakhrizada, global health student and recipient of a Dean's Undergraduate Research Award, presents "Assessing National Malaria Plans Worldwide: Alignment with WHO Guidance" at the Faculty of Health's Undergraduate Summer Research Conference
Professor Amrita Daftary has been awarded a SSHRC partnership development grant to develop a framework for gender based violence in women affected by tuberculosis with TB survivor and community organizations in South Africa, Indonesia & Ukraine, as well as Dr Charity Oga-Omenka & Dr Carmen Logie.
July 31, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Professor Amrita Daftary has been awarded a SSHRC partnership development grant to develop a framework for gender based violence in women affected by tuberculosis with TB survivor and community organizations in South Africa, Indonesia & Ukraine, as well as Dr Charity Oga-Omenka & Dr Carmen Logie.
York's School of Global Health is training the next generation of problem solvers with its new interdisciplinary PhD Global Health Program: tinyurl.com/4y5ejwjb
Applications for the next cohort is December 1, 2025: www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/...
Applications for the next cohort is December 1, 2025: www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/...
July 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
York's School of Global Health is training the next generation of problem solvers with its new interdisciplinary PhD Global Health Program: tinyurl.com/4y5ejwjb
Applications for the next cohort is December 1, 2025: www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/...
Applications for the next cohort is December 1, 2025: www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/...