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The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research uses critical problem-solving approaches to pursue effectiveness, equity, and excellence in global health. We are global health leaders, researchers, practitioners, and students working at the interface between research, policy, and practice to address 21st-century global health challenges. We conduct research, teach, and form partnerships in three thematic research areas.
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New Digital Platform Supporting Online Well-Being Launches This Spring
The Hub, a first-of-its kind digital wellness platform created at York University’s Young Lives Research Lab, will launch this spring to help Canadians navigate the challenges and complexities of the internet and social media.
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Recap — It Is Time to Rescue the Decolonization of Global Health Movement: The Pressing Need for a Shift in Paradigm, with Luchuo Engelbert Bain
February 13, 2025
On January 8, Dahdaleh research fellow Luchuo Engelbert Bain emphasized the urgent need for a paradigm shift to save the decolonization of the global health movement from stagnation and superficiality. Bain underscored that decolonizing global ...Read more about this Post
Recap — Epidemiological Modeling in Global Health Crises: From Key Findings to Actionable Strategies, with Ruwan Ratnayake
February 6, 2025
On December 18, Dahdaleh visiting scholar Dr. Ruwan Ratnayake emphasized the important role of epidemiology in public health responses during humanitarian crises. The seminar highlighted the increasing integration of modern analytical methods such as mathematical ...Read more about this Post
Exploring Planetary Health and Global Foresighting Through Immersive Media: Highlights from Three Landmark Events
February 6, 2025
Pravin Pillay, Creative Director of MOVE37XR and Community Fellow at York University’s Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, has recently taken the stage at three influential events to share his vision of how immersive media ...Read more about this Post