July 2020 Newsletter
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 […]
Author: Admin CanWaCH
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion during the COVID-19 Crisis
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, […]
Top Three Areas of the Canadian Response to COVID-19
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 […]
Future pandemics: what should we avoid … and repeat?
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 […]
Did you know that there is a Monument to Canadian Aid Workers?
This year, Canada Day celebrations will look a little different. Instead of backyard barbecues, fireworks and festivals, many of us will be celebrating virtually. What hasn’t changed is that Canada […]
Canada announces support for equitable access to new COVID-19 medical solutions
June 27, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada COVID-19 has changed the lives of people everywhere and highlighted inequalities around the world. All countries are affected and strong […]
COVID-19 and the Thrive Agenda
As COVID-19 continues to impact people around the world, we are seeing the troubling and inequitable effects of the pandemic on different populations. We know that the virus and […]
CanWaCH CEO Update
Dear CanWaCH Colleagues I am writing to inform you that the CEO of the Canadian Partnership for Women’s and Children’s Health (CanWaCH), Dr. Helen Scott, has decided to leave the […]
Defining Health System Strengthening – Questions, Challenges and the Way Forward
Health system strengthening (HSS) has historically been a significant focus for Canada’s investment in global health but tracking progress in HSS continues to be a challenge.
Minister Gould announces support for sexual and reproductive health and rights
With health systems straining to respond adequately to the global pandemic, it is more important than ever to protect gains in comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights, including access […]
