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“Non-Violent Kitchen Table”: Another Way of Knowing and Belonging in the Space of the Global Tuberculosis Response

On November 12-16, 2024, I joined thousands of researchers, scientists, health professionals, government officials, civil society and Tuberculosis (TB) affected communities at the annual international event, The Union World Conference on Lung Health (The Union Conference). The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) which hosts the annual Union World Conference, has been […]

Recap — AI for Health Equity: Transforming Global Pandemic Preparedness, with Jude Kong

On November 6, Dahdaleh faculty fellow Professor Jude Kong presented an overview of his work in developing and implementing decolonized Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks, particularly within public health contexts across Africa and the Global South. He began by detailing the structure and reach of his network, which spans 21 countries, emphasizing the value of consistent […]

Hot off the Press – New Opinion Article Publication: DATA: A Key for Unlocking Quality in WASH Programming

A new article has been authored by experts from the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research and collaborators from mWater, the Mortenson Center, Aquaya Institute, Global Water Challenge, and ETH Zurich. The paper, titled Challenges and opportunities for advancing data-driven WASH programming: Reflections from the UNC Chapel Hill Water and Health Conference side event "DATA: A key […]

Dahdaleh Researchers Awarded Connected Minds Grant to Co-Design Novel Machine Learning-Enabled Public Health Risk Assessment Tools in Uganda

A group of Dahdaleh Institute researchers has been awarded a Connected Minds grant. This grant will support new research on co-designing a novel machine learning-enabled public health risk assessment tool using quantitative microbial risk assessment (ML-QMRA) in Uganda with a local collaborator, Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development. Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholar Michael De Santi spearheaded […]

Recap — Leveraging Systems Thinking for Effective Global Health Policies, with Tarra Penney

On October 30, Dahdaleh faculty fellow Dr. Tarra Penney presented on systems-based approach and how it can transform traditional methods of public health intervention. Her work seeks to address complex global health challenges by understanding and influencing the structures and forces that drive health outcomes, rather than focusing solely on isolated risk factors. She explained […]

Recap – Voices on the Move Podcast Launch

The Dahdaleh Institute recently hosted the launch event for Voices on the Move, a podcast focusing on the complex relationship between climate change and migration. Hosted by Dahdaleh faculty fellow Yvonne Su and Sabrina Sam, the event welcomed participants with visuals, insights, and resources showcasing the podcast series’ journey and mission to amplify the experiences […]

Recap — Systems Approach to Address Resource Insecurity and Health Inequities, with Godfred Boateng

On October 23, Dahdaleh faculty fellow Professor Godfred Boateng examined how interconnected systems such as food, water, energy, and housing insecurity impact public health, particularly within vulnerable communities. Professor Boateng used the analogy of blind people describing different parts of an elephant to illustrate the multifaceted nature of resource insecurity. Just as each person perceives […]

Inuit Youth and Community Well-Being, Art and Hope

SeeChange Initiative has launched an awareness and fundraising campaign dedicated to supporting Inuit youth in Nunavut. The fundraiser was launched at a powerful event at Dorset Fine Arts, Toronto’s premier Inuit Art showroom gallery representing the renowned West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative on October 17, 2024, bringing together members of the community and special Inuit guests […]

Recap — Are Distinctions Between Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Still Useful? Why We Should Care, with Paul McDonald

On October 9, 2024, York University Professor Emeritus and Dahdaleh Senior Fellow Paul McDonald asked seminar attendees to re-consider the traditional distinctions between communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He argued that, like many models, frameworks, nomenclature and theory, this division can limit our understanding of interventional innovations in public health. He quoted statistician George Box […]

Recap — Storytelling and Epistemic Humility as Critical Interventions in Global Health

Recap written by Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholar Alexandra Frankel. Dr. Nancy Edwards’ one-woman performance Rethinking Good Intentions (1 hour 3 minutes) opens with two lines she meticulously deconstructs throughout her play: “There is not much of anything here” and “I just want to help.” Rethinking Good Intentions is a critical and moving reflection on […]