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York U study warns gaps in antibiotic access pose global health threat
Originally published by YFile (11 February 2026) By Ashley Goodfellow Craig Migrants and refugees face an increased risk of unsafe antibiotic use and resistance which poses a significant global health threat, according to new research led by York Unive...
Summer 2026 Global Health Internship Opportunities
Numerous research assistant positions at the Dahdaleh Institute are open for applications. York University students have the unique opportunity to contribute to research which takes on real-world challenges, gain professional experience in a supportive...
Inclusive Design Premises, Policies, Protocols, and Practices: From Usability to Empowerment
A new scholarly book co-authored by Shital Desai (York University) with Deborah Fels (Toronto Metropolitan University), Margot Whitfield (University of Toronto), Peter Pennefather (University of Toronto), and Evan Hibbard(California State Universi...
Strengthening Climate–Nature–Health Action in the Lake Region Economic Bloc: Reflections from the BioCAM4 Workshop in Kakamega, Kenya
Authors: Humphrey Agevi, Tim Möschl, Ann Irungu, Florence Onyango, Joanes Atela, and Idil Boran A cross-section of participants at the BioCAM4 Kakamega Workshop. This post was originally published on www.arin-africa.org. The Africa Research and Impact...
Recap — Unpacking the Polycrisis: Transforming Capitalism’s Existential Health Threats
On January 14, 2026, Dr. Ronald Labonté, Professor Emeritus and former Distinguished Research Chair in Globalization and Health Equity at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, led a lecture around polycrisis, including a d...
Recap — Sixth Annual Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholars Symposium
The Dahdaleh Institute proudly supports graduate research and scholarly and creative activities in line with the three themes of humanitarianism, foresighting, and planetary health at York University. Our 6th Annual Global Health Graduate Scholars Symp...
Spotlight – James Stinson, Reflections on a Postdoctoral Exploration of Planetary Health Education
Between 2019 and 2023, I had the privilege of serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow cross-appointed to the Dahdaleh Institute of Global Health Research and the Faculty of Education at York University, co-supervised by Dr. James Orbinski...
Recap — Universal Health Care in an Era of Corporatization, with Ramya Kumar and Anne-Emanuelle Birn
On November 12, Dr. Ramya Kumar, a Senior Lecturer and medical doctor at the University of Jaffna, and Dr. Anne-Emanuelle Birn, Professor of Global Development Studies and of Social and Behavioural Health Sciences at the Dalla Lana School of Public Hea...
Canada’s First Digital Wellbeing Hub Is Live!
Canada now has its first dedicated Digital Wellbeing Hub—a national pilot platform offering accessible tools and research for young people, educators, researchers, parents, policymakers, and anyone committed to digital wellbeing. Anchored in...
2025 Year in Review
Thank you for your continued support, engagement, and invaluable contributions to our global health research community here at the Dahdaleh Institute. Happy holidays and cheers to a new year! 1. Centering Palestinian Voices: Rethinking Global Health...