Global Health with Greg Martin
How to get funding for your public health project.
In this video, Dr Greg Martin talks about how to get a grant (or funding) for Global Health or public health projects. If you're wanting to raise money for a project, for research or perhaps a scholarship to study further, this video...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Human Resources for Health
In this episode, we take a day to appreciate "World Health Worker Week" and Human Resources for Health - we talk about the importance of CHWs in delivery of Global Health.
Global Health with Greg Martin
The State of Global Health
This is a video about the State of Global Health. Dr Greg Martin talks about a few of the major issues that need to be addressed.
Global Health with Greg Martin
Exploitation and Global Health
In the 4th Episode of Global Health Ethics, Dr Greg Martin talks about the idea of exploitation and public health. If you're interested in ethics or human rights, this video will help you understand some important issues related to...
The Wall Street Journal
Surveillance and Our Privacy
Will 2020 be the year that consumers give up on their privacy because of excessive digital surveillance? Gabriel Leung, HKU Dean of Medicine, Gos Hosein of Privacy International and MIT's Ramesh Raskar discuss at WSJ Tech Health.
Global Health with Greg Martin
Global Health Ethics (understudying right and wrong)
In this video Dr Greg Martin discusses utilitarian and deontological ethical frameworks and talks about a thought experiment to help make sense of moral and ethical problems in the global health space.
60 Second Histories
Joseph Bazalgette; the legacy
This is the final part of Bazalgette's story and his contribution to revolutionise public health in Victorian Britain.
Global Health with Greg Martin
Research Methods - Introduction
In this video, Dr Greg Martin provides an introduction to research methods, methedology and study design. Specifically he takes a look at qualitative and quantitative research methods including case control studies, cohort studies,...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Health Economics
Global health and public health practitioners use Health Economics to better understand the decisions that get made that affect health. Calculating the DALYs averted or QALYs gained for per dollar spent, for example, can help NGOs and...
Curated Video
Colorectal cancer 3rd most common cancer in Canada: Public Health Agency of Canada
New ReviewData from the Public Health Agency of Canada shows colorectal is the third most common cancer in the country. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death. As Michael Brauer, a professor in the School of Population and Public...
Curated Video
Premature baby dies from measles in Alberta
New ReviewAlberta health officials say a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother contracted measles during pregnancy, died shortly after birth. Speaking with CBC's The National, Infectious disease specialist Dr. Lynora Saxinger called the...
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Premature baby dies from measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death
New ReviewAlberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shortly after birth. Dr....
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'
New ReviewFDA Commissioner Marty Makary said Friday he and the agency believe recent rates of severe autism may be due to autoimmune factors, not genetics. (Scripps News)
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How to protect yourself from false health information spreading online
New ReviewThe Canadian Medical Association is calling on governments, doctors and educators to do more to counter false medical information. Matthew Johnson, the director of education at media literacy group MediaSmarts, spoke to CBC’s Dan Burritt.
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Lib Dems say social media should have cigarette packet-style health warnings
New ReviewLiberal Democrat science and technology spokesperson, Victoria Collins, said cigarette-style health warnings should be placed on social media apps to protect children from harm. In a drive to make the internet safer for young people, the...
Curated Video
Congo Ebola deaths top 31 as authorities rush to vaccinate
New ReviewThe latest figures show the casualty rate has nearly doubled since last week — from 16 — and that the disease is spreading rapidly as more than 900 contacts have been identified so far, according to the WHO.
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CDC vaccine panel meets after fired director alleges political pressure
New ReviewCDC’s vaccine advisory panel meets to review MMRV, hepatitis B guidance and COVID-19 booster policy amid leadership shakeup. (Scripps News)
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How Trump's cuts to the CDC could threaten Canadians' public health
New ReviewThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control has long been a global leader in disease tracking and evidence-based medical guidelines, but recent funding cuts and firings have caused many to wonder whether the institution is still a trusted...
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With CDC in flux, states clash over the future of vaccine rules
New ReviewWith CDC leadership in flux, states take opposing paths on vaccines — alliances to protect access in some, rollbacks of mandates in others. (Scripps News)
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Argentina: Javier Milei's sister in corruption scandal, but president vetoes public funds
New ReviewThe president of Argentina, Javier Milei, has been pelted with stones while campaigning near the capital Buenos Aires by demonstrators protesting about allegations of corruption involving his influential sister.
Curated Video
Lead found in Yellowknife schools unlikely to require public health intervention, officials say
New ReviewN.W.T. government officials say elevated lead levels found in drinking water at three Yellowknife schools are unlikely to affect student's health.
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White House to release child health report
New ReviewThe White House’s upcoming children’s health report, shaped by RFK Jr., sparks debate over reforms to food, drugs, and school guidelines. (Scripps News)
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US drinking rate hits new low amid rising health concerns, poll finds
New ReviewOnly 54% of US adults report that they consume alcohol, the lowest number recorded in the past three decades, according to Gallup.
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Toronto, province at odds over 2026 FIFA World Cup funding
New ReviewMayor Olivia Chow says the city may be forced to scale back the budget for FIFA World Cup games after a "clawback" in provincial funding. CBC's Clara Pasieka has the latest details — and reaction.