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York University<\/a> today announced the establishment of The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health to address some of the most pressing issues of our time.<\/p>\n

The Institute will be a leader and catalyst in addressing global health issues, and will provide a robust context for students involved in York\u2019s Global Health program as well as academics and researchers working in the field at the University and around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled that Dr. Dahdaleh shares our vision to build on York\u2019s strength in global health,\u201d says Mamdouh Shoukri, President and Vice-Chancellor of York University. \u201cThe Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health will serve as a focal point for international dialogue and collaboration in health innovation research and teaching that will have global impact and make a meaningful difference in people\u2019s lives now and in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dahdaleh Institute will reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of global health with involvement from faculties across the University, initially focused within the Faculty of Health. This initiative has been made possible by a transformational donation<\/a> from Victor Phillip Dahdaleh, a UK-based Canadian business leader. Announced recently, Dahdaleh, who graduated from the University almost four decades ago, made a gift of $20 million, the largest gift ever made by a member of York\u2019s alumni.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited and honoured to contribute to York University as it addresses global health and equity challenges through research, social innovation, international collaboration and leadership development, and prepares the next generation of global health leaders,\u201d says Dahdaleh.<\/p>\n

The Institute\u2019s work will lead to a reframing of the ways in which high and low income countries collaborate in the co-creation of solutions to global health challenges. A strategic advantage is York University\u2019s focus on equity and extensive range of global partners and networks linked to the culturally diverse Greater Toronto Area. These global-local linkages provide unparalleled opportunities for collaborative research and knowledge mobilization that address pressing health and social concerns.<\/p>\n

Dahdaleh\u2019s donation will provide both immediate and permanent funding to establish new Faculty positions, research initiatives and projects, scholarships and travel grants for domestic and international students.<\/p>\n

In honour of this transformational gift, the University is officially naming the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building<\/a> on its Keele campus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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