/spgh/articles/rss en /spgh/article/mr-zackie-achmat-announced-winner-inaugural-paul-farmer-award-global-health-equity-mcgill-university <p>The McGill School of Population and Global Health is pleased to announce <a href="http://x.com/ZackieAchmat">Mr. Zackie Achmat</a> from South Africa as the winner of the inaugural (2024) Paul Farmer Lectureship and Award for Global Health Equity. A world-renowned health and political activist, Mr. Achmat has dedicated his life to the fight for justice and equality, leading to significant and lasting improvements in the health and wellbeing of millions in South Africa.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:37:25 +0000 The McGill School of Population and Global Health 2460 at /spgh /spgh/article/paul-farmer-lectureship-and-award-global-health-equity-launched <p>Paul Farmer, physician, activist, academic, humanitarian, and teacher died in Rwanda on February 21, 2022. Few people in the field of global health have had a bigger impact than him.</p> <p>It is impossible to think about Paul without thinking about the word <i>equity</i>. “The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world,” is a famous Paul Farmer quote. He pushed everyone to provide a ‘preferential option for the poor’ in health care. Paul inspired people around the world to choose a life of health activism in a world full of inequities.</p> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:22:51 +0000 The McGill School of Population and Global Health 2338 at /spgh /spgh/article/master-public-health-students-publish-series-op-eds <p><span>You probably wouldn’t be surprised to learn that students enrolled in the <a href="/epi-biostat-occh/education/grad/mscph"><span>Master of Science in Public Health</span></a><span> are studying infectious diseases, epidemiology, and health care systems around the world. However, you may be surprised to learn they’re also writing press releases, prepping for podcasts, and training for TV interviews.<span> </span></span></span></p> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:34:05 +0000 Stephanie Wereley, Internal Communications Officer, Communications and External Relations 2331 at /spgh /spgh/article/student-initiative-confronts-vaccine-hesitancy-montreals-most-diverse-borough <p>Home to nearly 34,000 residents who speak 60 languages, Parc Extension is one of the brightest threads in Montreal’s vibrant cultural tapestry. But in a neighbourhood where two out of three residents are immigrants or refugees, linguistic and cultural barriers play a significant role in perpetuating health inequities. When McGill EBOH student Tammy Bui observed low vaccination rates in communities like Parc Extension, she resolved to work toward a solution.</p> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:27:44 +0000 Eliana Chow 914 at /spgh /spgh/article/meet-tim-evans <p>Dr. Tim Evans came to the McGill School of Population and Global Health as the inaugural Director in September 2019 after nearly three decades as an entrepreneur for global health equity. I sat down with him to learn more about his career in global health and what brought him to �㽶��Ƶ.</p> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:52:09 +0000 Jasmine Stuart 1803 at /spgh /spgh/article/aids-2022-renewed-determination-apply-research-and-learning-end-aids-2030 <p>Researchers, policymakers and activists from around the world came to Montreal this summer to share knowledge and practice with the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 </p> <p>Organized by the International AIDS Society, the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022, this year), is a biannual event.  </p> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:36:08 +0000 Jasmine Stuart 1447 at /spgh /spgh/article/meet-new-grad-pauley-tedoff Conducting community-based, participatory research at the intersection of public health, environmental sustainability, and cultural sovereignty Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:48:10 +0000 Elena Parial 1402 at /spgh /spgh/article/meet-new-grad-myriam-ben-moussa Adapting harm reduction services to facilitate youth health-seeking behavior in risky substance use Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:47:56 +0000 Elena Parial 1406 at /spgh /spgh/article/meet-new-grad-francesca-del-giorgio Using the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated public health measures to study triggers for acute conditions Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:47:21 +0000 Elena Parial 1405 at /spgh /spgh/article/meet-new-grad-angela-nyamekye-osei Advocating for targeted interventions that better serve vulnerable populations Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:35:06 +0000 jasmine.stuart@mcgill.ca 1404 at /spgh