York University researchers leading national infectious disease modelling efforts April 11, 2021April 12, 2021 Led by Dr. Huaiping Zhu, a new One Health Modelling Network has been awarded. Co-applicants also include other Network members such as Dr. Sean Hillier and Dr. Hélène Carabin.
As a virus variant sweeps Europe, a look at lessons for the rest of the world April 9, 2021April 12, 2021 Dr. Devi Sridhar shares her surprise: countries missed the opportunity to learn from U.K. struggling with the B.1.1.7 variant.
Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated. Many countries may not hit that target this year April 8, 2021April 12, 2021 Dr. Suerie Moon comments on the “small number of doses reaching countries around the world”.
Should Ontario’s vaccine rollout prioritize essential work over age? April 6, 2021April 8, 2021 Dr. Andrew Morris comments on the provincial plan’s “failure of prioritization to the reality of the third wave”.
Webinar – Understanding the evaluation of AMU and AMR surveillance and choosing the right evaluation tool March 29, 2021March 30, 2021 A webinar organised by CoEvalAMR, MRC, JPIAMR, and CIHR – 29 March 2021.
Health inequities and racial and ethnicity-based discrimination: what COVID-19 is teaching us March 25, 2021March 30, 2021 Webinar organised by the Gender, Equity, and Human Rights Team in the Office of the Director General, WHO/HQ – 25 March 2021.
Vivre ensemble: Behind Quebec’s COVID-19 vaccine plan March 22, 2021March 30, 2021 Dr. Louise Potvin comments the distinctive style of the Québec province in taking decision related to the COVID-19 response.
Why some European countries are hesitant about Covid vaccines – and how blood clot reports dented confidence March 18, 2021March 30, 2021 Dr Giles-Vernick discusses the findings of her study regarding vaccine hesitancy.
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, clean hands remain a priority March 17, 2021March 30, 2021 Dr. John Conly shares their initiative using technology, art and interaction design to encourage people to clean their hands.
Next Scholars’ Hub @ Home event explores how AI and disease modelling can help fight COVID-19 in Africa March 17, 2021March 30, 2021 On March 24, this event will feature a discussion with Dr. James Orbinski and other experts.