Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Over the last 15 years, the number of childhood deaths has been cut in half. This proves that it is possible to win the fight against almost every disease. Still, we are spending an astonishing amount of money and resources on treating illnesses that are surprisingly easy to prevent. Goal 3 promotes healthy lifestyles, preventive measures and modern, efficient healthcare for everyone.
Students participate in World Health Assembly global health simulation
Pictured here: New learning experiences happening at the School of Global Health.
Students from York University’s Faculty of Health took part in an innovative simulation event that plunged them into the heart of the World Health Organization’s World Health Assembly. This experiential education simulation was created by Dr. Firas Ahmed Khalid, a physician and assistant professor of global health, to give students an opportunity to participate in creating collaborative governance approaches to multi-sectoral and multi-jurisdictional global challenges.
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1,222
publications relevant
to SDG 3
(2020-2022)
6+
Canada Research Chairs focused on health-related issues
50+
programs relevant
or related to SDG 3
Health Graduates
(2018 - 2022)
16
Interdisciplinary Organized
Research Units
59%
of publications co-authored with international institutions
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