Advocates & Leaders in Global Health

Blood donation: Leveraging the power of technology to save lives.
September 25, 2023Against the backdrop of blood-saving millions of lives and a key component in advancing Kenya's Universal... (Read the full article)

Swab to Save a Life: The Diversity Problem in Canada’s Blood Supply
September 16, 2023Canadian Blood Services, established in 1998, is a not-for-profit organization that plays an essential role... (Read the full article)

The Subtlety of Ageism
September 12, 2023This reflection critically explores ageism in social media, the Grammy awards, and my own ageist views as a... (Read the full article)

Kwibuka: Bringing Rwanda to the World
April 11, 2023Since 1994, the months of April to July, which cover the period named Kwibuka (to remember), have been... (Read the full article)

To Reconcile, the Truth about Indigenous Health Care needs to be acknowledged
April 03, 2023The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was launched in 2008. The commission was established based... (Read the full article)

My cancer battle: An unsettling compromise
March 27, 2023I was born with a condition called microtia, a congenital malformation resulting from incomplete... (Read the full article)

Artificial Sweeteners - Not That Sweet
March 14, 2023When I go grocery shopping, chances are I will come across a product that has “0g sugar/low sugar” labelled... (Read the full article)

Rare Diseases: Think Zebras, Not Horses
February 27, 2023Beginning with a trip to Ethiopia, which was life-changing in multiple ways, Layla Adrianovska describes... (Read the full article)

911! Paramedics are essential
January 28, 2023At the end of a 911 call are paramedics. As an essential service, these healthcare workers carry a pivotal... (Read the full article)

Structural Violence Close to Home: Homelessness in London, Ontario
January 15, 2023This blog post brings attention to the homelessness issue in London, Ontario. Highlighting the... (Read the full article)

Ontario’s Indigenous Population Health System Delivery: A Call to Action
January 07, 2023The healthcare system delivery of Indigenous people in Ontario, especially rural Ontario, is complex.... (Read the full article)

“Abre tus ojos” - Open Your Eyes: A Glimpse of Health Care Insecurity in Honduras
December 20, 2022With half of the global population unable to obtain essential health services, health insecurity remains a... (Read the full article)

“Where is Dhaka?” : Reflections on exploitation in the Bangladeshi Garment Industry
December 07, 2022Over the past decade, my home city of Dhaka, Bangladesh has seen a surge in economic growth within the... (Read the full article)

Lessons on aging and care from Scandinavia
October 17, 2022Globally, our population is aging. By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be 60 years or older (World... (Read the full article)

What does enacting commitments to Health Equity imply in a Rural Community Health Team?
October 11, 2022An interview with Sara Dalo, Executive Director Tilbury District Family Health Team (Read the full article)

A Journey of Reflection in Uganda
October 04, 2022Over the past year, I pursued a Masters in Global Health Systems at Western University. My degree focused... (Read the full article)

Dr. Gerald McKinley: Research with Indigenous Communities
September 05, 2022Dr. Gerald McKinley is an Assistant Professor and Anthropologist in the Department of Pathology and... (Read the full article)

I Like My Hospital Like I Like My Government: A Call for Secular-Only Healthcare in Canada
August 30, 2022Research on how Catholic-based healthcare impacts the health of women is largely American. However,... (Read the full article)

“I am because we are” – Exploring “Ubuntu” in Global Health Systems
August 22, 2022A born and bred Canadian girl, raised in suburban London, Ontario, I spent the majority of my childhood... (Read the full article)

Healthcare Equity in Ecuador: Operation Walk
August 16, 2022Many people take for granted the ability to walk. It is not something that everyone thinks about, even... (Read the full article)

The Value of Value-Based Healthcare: OHIP+ and Sexual and Reproductive Health
August 09, 2022Since the inception of universal healthcare in Canada, financial barriers to accessing care have diminished... (Read the full article)

The Power of Family in Indigenous Communities
June 21, 2022I am currently completing the 12-month Master of Public Health program at Western University. As a... (Read the full article)

Fighting Ageism and Ageist mindset: Taking a public health approach
June 13, 2022Ageing is an interaction of multiple factors that promote health and wellness, the lack of which would... (Read the full article)

Focus on Obstetric fistula: A consequence of child early and forced marriage
May 27, 2022According to Medical Encyclopedia, a fistula is “an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an... (Read the full article)

Global Health Disparities: What Can We Learn from the Genocide Against the Tutsi People?
May 19, 2022Dr. Glorieuse Uwizeye is an Assistant Professor at The Western University of Ontario in London, Ontario,... (Read the full article)
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