Institute for Global Public Health News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M awarded most Gates foundation grants of any Canadian university
October 16, 2024 —
U of M awarded most Gates foundation grants of any Canadian university
Research and International
UM receives funding from The Gates Foundation for transformative family planning research in Africa and Pakistan
October 15, 2024 —
The Gates Foundation has awarded UM researchers USD$12.5 million to expand the work of the globally recognized Institute for Global Public Health (IGPH) to identify barriers and improve access to life-saving family planning and maternal and newborn health goods and services in priority regions.
UM Faces and Spaces: Dr. James Blanchard
March 1, 2024 —
How is UM making an impact on Global Public Health? We find out in our monthly UM Faces and Spaces feature, with a profile on James Blanchard, professor of community health sciences at Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, executive director of the Institute for Global Public Health and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and Global Public Health.
Global Public Health at scale
February 22, 2024 —
A University of Manitoba (UM) project is focusing on improving maternal and child health in Uttar Pradesh – the largest state in India, with a population of 223 million, across 30,000 healthcare facilities and 300,000 front-line care providers.
Research and International
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
Six Canada Research Chairs announced at UM
June 6, 2022 —
'Their successful appointment recognizes them among the best in Canada in their respective fields'
Donor Relations
UM global public health research partnership contributes to saving mothers and newborns in India
April 26, 2022 —
Transformational investment supports partnership of UM researchers and government of Uttar Pradesh, India to improve survival for mothers and babies.
UM in India
June 3, 2021 —
When the pandemic hit India a year ago, UM researchers were asked by the government of Uttar Pradesh to help provide support in dealing with the pandemic
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM helps with pandemic preparedness in India
April 3, 2020 —
A University of Manitoba-led health unit is helping the most populous state in India prepare for the escalation of COVID-19.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Manitoba’s leadership in global health impacting millions
April 15, 2019 —
U of M's Centre for Global Public Health highlights achievements, aims to expand international partnerships