Our global health interns will be giving a short presentation summarizing their experience working on research and global health projects at the Dahdaleh Institute under the guidance of Institute faculty staff and fellows. They will cover their research findings and results, what they learned in their role, and how they will apply their experiences in a future opportunity. Our graduate student scholars will also be giving brief presentations on their research and work, what they've accomplished to this point, and what they will be working on going forward.

Presentation titles and presenters are as follows:

Register and join us on August 19, 2026 at 11 a.m.

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When healthcare systems collapse, local researchers don't stop. They document. They innovate. They save lives. 🏥

Building Evidence from Local Researchers in Conflict-Affected Communities - a webinar centered on the frontline researchers from Tigray, Sudan, and South Sudan who are building evidence in the most challenging conditions.

🎤 SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Akeza Awealom Asgedom, PhD: Associate Professor, Mekelle University, Ethiopia, and Community Fellow in Global Health and Humanitarianism at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research (DI), based at York University, Canada. In addition, he is an Affiliate Scholar at The Africa Institute, Western University, Canada. Dr. Akeza A. Asgedom is a public health researcher and survivor of the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia. Dr. Asgedom specializes in environmental and occupational health, humanitarian health, and health systems in conflict-affected settings.
• Dr. Alsadig Suliman Hashash: General Surgery Registrar, Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Suliman Hashash is a clinical researcher from Sudan with more than 20 publications in international peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include trauma surgery, conflict-related injuries, surgical systems strengthening, global surgery, and healthcare delivery in resource-limited and conflict-affected settings.
• Dr. Majok Philips Matiop: Surgeon and Medical Director, Bor State Hospital. Dr. Philips is a Surgeon and Medical Director of Bor State Hospital, the only referral hospital in Jonglei State, South Sudan. He’s a trainee at the College of Surgeons of Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa FCS COSECSA.

📢 MODERATED BY:

• Dr. Hannah Wild: Chief General Surgery Resident, University of Washington, Founder & Director, EXTRACCT. Hannah Wild a resident surgeon whose work focuses on improving local casualty care in low-resource conflict settings, with an emphasis on victims of explosive injuries. Dr. Wild is the director of the Explosive Weapons Trauma Care Collective (EXTRACCT) and splits her time between the United States and the Sahel.
• Col (Dr ) Amila Ratnayake MS: Consultant Surgeon, Army Hospital Colombo 08. Adjunct Associate Professor Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
• Habab Iraqi, MBBS: is a Sudanese emergency medicine intern. GEMA Humanitarian Task Force Co-Chair.

📅 August 19, 2026 | 11:00 EST (16:00 GMT)

The Humanitarian Water Engineering Intensive Online Course runs from 9 September to 9 December 2026 and offers a comprehensive 12-week program focused on safe water supply in humanitarian emergencies. Participants will explore key topics including water quality assessment, emergency source development, treatment technologies, distribution systems, and outbreak preparedness. The course blends curated readings, interactive lectures, and problem-based learning (PBL) activities, all guided by experienced facilitators. Designed for WASH practitioners, engineers, and graduate students, it equips participants with essential skills for real-world humanitarian response.

This course is a joint initiative of the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, the Lassonde School of Engineering, and CIFAL York. Fees are set on a sliding scale—from $600 to $2,600 CAD (+tax)—to support participation and to promote a globally diverse learning environment.

Applications are due by Monday, September 7, 2026.

As the largest gathering of global health researchers, practitioners, policymakers, community organizations, and students in Canada, CCGH provides a unique platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and advancing global health solutions. Join us as we discuss global health issues and solutions and network to build solidarity and strength in global health actions.

We are excited to invite you to the 2026 Canadian Conference for Global Health (CCGH2026), taking place from October 16-18, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Montreal (QC) and online.

The main theme for this year’s conference is Collectively reclaiming global health equity: Restoring commitment to action in a fragmented and uncertain world

The conference program will be built on the following sub-themes:

• From evidence to impact: Practical approaches and tools for implementation and accountability
• Addressing upstream determinants of health equity.
• Equity in action: Health systems, resilient systems and communities, and centering marginalized voices

More information can be found at: https://cagh-acsm.org/ccgh/

The 2026 Climate & Health Conference provides a forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence and innovations that advance understanding and action to strengthen health in a changing climate. This full-day event will bring together researchers, students, health professionals, policymakers, government leaders, and system partners to connect, share knowledge, and advance climate and sustainability action for health, health systems, and planetary health.