On July 22, 2020, CanWaCH invited those working in international development to a timely update on activities to further engage with Canadians on Canada’s leading role in global health. During […]
Right now, there is a major conversation about health happening around the world. Experts and people who are new to the discussion are all thinking about creating stronger health systems […]
Recent graduates from colleges and universities face challenges in landing a job in their field of study, 25% end up working in low-skilled jobs. This situation has been worsened by the COVID-19 crisis. This article is to invoke action and self leadership to get ready for the intended employment and future growth.
In Canada, we pride ourselves on our healthcare system. It is a cornerstone of Canadian pride, something that we vehemently defend and boast about. In recent days, our health system and health leaders’ handling of COVID-19 has been lauded, especially when juxtaposed with abysmal outcomes in the United States. However, despite our successes in flattening the curve and monitoring the pandemic, there is one clear blindspot that emerges – race.
Interview by Celia Zhang, Digital Media Officer on Thursday, June 18, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of strong health systems and of the health workers at the […]
Canada’s leadership in global health is one of our best-kept secrets. Data innovation for global health is just one of the areas where Canada has been quietly leading the way. […]
100 Days of a Pandemic: Canada’s Evidence-Driven Global Response CanWaCH’s new 100 Days of a Pandemic report reveals the impact of COVID-19 on the global health sector with insights from over 100 […]
Cowater’s programming aims to promote locally-driven change for the empowerment of people in target countries and regions. A gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) lens emphasizes the inclusion of women, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear to all of us that viruses and disease know no borders. The best way to protect the health of Canadians is to advance […]
Health workers responding to the Ebola outbreak, the Zika Virus and HIV, likely didn’t realize the tools, resources and lessons from those crises would eventually support them through a global […]
