Originally published on Sphere (24 April 2026) Authored by Dahdaleh Research Associate James Brown Providing safe drinking water is a core priority in humanitarian response. Sphere Water Supply Standard 2.2: Water quality (“WASH Standard 2.2”) states that “water is palatable and of sufficient quality for drinking and cooking, and for personal and domestic hygiene, without causing a […]
Authored by former Dahdaleh Research Fellow Taslima Mamataz. I participated in the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Annual Conference, held at the Hilton Hotel Dupont Circle in Washington, DC, from April 8 to April 12, 2026, as a representative of Dr. Godfred Boateng's Lab at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, Global and Environmental […]
Originally published by YFile (27 March 2026) By Alexander Huls Rachel Silver, associate professor in Faculty of Education, has received a $500,000 grant to study how Malawian schools and educational organizations are adapting to international aid cuts, with insights that could inform education policy and development strategies around the world. From 2021-24, Silver was principal investigator […]
On Wednesday, April 1, Dr. Sandra Romain, Medical Anthropologist and senior policy leader in the Government of Canada, led a lecture on navigating the complexities of Indigenous health, public policy, and intergovernmental collaboration. Dr. Romain began with an introduction to medical anthropology, including key elements of interpretive, critical, and ecological approaches. In addition, Dr. Romain […]
On February 4, 2026, Dr. Omar Dewachi, medical anthropologist, historian and former physician, Chair and Associate Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University, led a lecture on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its implications on the afterlives of the clinic. Dr. Dewachi began by reflecting on his fieldwork trip to Mosul, Iraq, in 2023, six years after […]
Authored by Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholar Yvette NKURUNZIZA From April 8, 2026 to April 12, 2026; I participated during the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Annual Conference, held at the Hilton Hotel Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. The conference is one of the leading international conferences dedicated to advancing global health research, […]
The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research is accepting applications for the 2026 Seed Grants for Critical Social Science Perspectives in Global Health Research. York faculty members are eligible to apply as the principal investigator. Post-doctoral fellows are allowed to apply with a faculty member who will hold their cost centre. The 2026 competition will award […]
The Tehran Peace Museum has called on the global community to raise awareness, demand accountability, and act to stop ongoing violence in Iran, warning that civilian lives are being lost while international institutions fail to respond effectively. The United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Iran responded by attacking neighbouring countries with U.S. […]
Returning for a seventh year, the Critical Social Science Perspectives in Global Health (CPGH) Research workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. Join us to gain novel insights, discuss new research opportunities, and hear from special guest speaker Dr. Andrew Pinto (Founding and current director of the Upstream […]
Depression and anxiety often begin during the teenage years, especially around age 15. While effective and affordable treatments exist, many young people in low and middle-income countries still struggle to access the support they need. The Y-MIND intervention helps adolescents/young people aged 15-24 years re-engage in meaningful activities and build problem-solving skills. It is delivered […]