Health Policy PhD reunion at the #HSIF Retreat. Coming together post PhD as fellows, alumni, mentors, such a full circle moment! #healthpolicy OHT Impact Fellowship Firas Khalid Valentina Antonipillai Heather Bullock, PhD

Thrilled to see positive reviews pouring in for the 2023 WHA SIM! 🌟 It was a pleasure bringing together an inspiring group of participants. We look forward to building on this success at the 2024 WHA SIM!

Experience a European style PhD in Canada! Interdisciplinary focus, independent and individualized learning , pragmatic milestones, and diverse dissertation formats! Apply now for #PhD in Global Heath York University School of Global Health | York University 👇 Deadline Dec 15 yorku.ca/gradstudies/gl…

8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research #HSR2024 occurs in Nov in #Nagasaki . Join the special session to promote participation of researchers & policymakers in WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean countries 14 Dec 2023, 12-1 pm (Beirut time) Health Systems Global. register: buff.ly/4acQJwW

Excited to develop with exceptional colleagues a free digital Chronic Pain Recommendations Map to facilitate access to trustworthy evidence! Special thanks to Jason Busse Gordon H. Guyatt Holger Schünemann Peter Tugwell Firas Khalid Lynn Cooper Jaris Swidrovich &&& CIHR

📢 Excited to share our latest publication on how evidence networks foster evidence-informed decision-making in health! 🏥💡We explore the vital role these networks play and the challenges they face, from coordination to funding. rdcu.be/dzXpu E2A TWG Health Systems Global

Interview with MSF Canada Board Member Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières

Firas Khalid highlights Ontario's COVID-19 response, emphasizing adaptable policies & private lab integration post-SARS. Communication & proactive steps are vital for surge capacity & outbreak readiness #COVID19 #PublicHealth 💊🦠 🔗 Full article: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Activities used by evidence networks to promote evidence-informed decision-making in the health sector– a rapid evidence review bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Firas Khalid highlights important challenges to research integration in policy in his article 'Approaches to the Use of Research Knowledge in Policy and Practice during the Syrian Refugee Crisis.' 🔗Full article: scholar.google.com/citations?view… #Research #Evidence #Syria #Policy

🔍 New Study Alert! Our latest research dives into how UK healthcare workers view Long COVID in children & young people. Analyzing over 300K tweets, we've uncovered significant concerns about policy clarity & future management strategies. 🇬🇧 #LongCOVID lnkd.in/ernJP3zm

Had a productive weekend at the Doctors Without Borders board meeting, discussing strategic directions with incredibly talented and caring members. All united by our mission to help those in need. #MSF #GlobalHealth Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières

UK healthcare workers on Twitter are worried! Our study shows concern about #LongCOVID in children & lack of clear policies. We recommend training & support for HCWs & school staff to better manage this emerging issue. More jmir.org/2024/1/e50139

Evidence networks play a crucial role in developing, sharing, and implementing high-quality research for policy. Read more in this article published by Health Services Research at BMC bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Sharing network efforts with wider audiences, including local, national, and international agencies, is essential for evidence-based decision-making to shape evidence-informed policies and programmes effectively. Read more in this Health Services Research at BMC article bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Reflecting on an enriching weekend teaching at McGill GCHM & IMHL, focusing on evidence use & knowledge mobilization. Great to catch up with classmate Conrad Sauvé and attend his insightful presentation on humanitarian & health emergencies! McGill University

Proud to be part of the RPL - RLP network and attend the "Thriving in Change: Spring Policy Conference" in Ottawa. Gained invaluable insights and connected with fellow policy leaders as we delve into the challenges and innovations shaping public policy. #RPLNetwork #PublicService

Our Public Health PHAC team wins the 2024 Public Health Agency of Canada Award for Creativity, Innovation, and Service Delivery! 🏆 Recognized for shaping impactful, science-informed public health initiatives with our inaugural Science Strategy.