CGHR News
Million Death Study recruiting physician coders in India
— May 15, 2013We seek MCI-registered physicians, in any specialty, to join our unique Million Death Study.
2013 CGHR Verbal Autopsy Research Fellowship
— April 29, 2013The 2013 CGHR Verbal Autopsy Research Fellowship supports one qualified and experienced candidate to develop research in verbal autopsy application in LMICs.
Polio Eradication is achievable and urgent, declare 400+ global scientists
— April 11, 2013Declaration emphasizes the eradication of polio as an urgent and achievable global healthy priority
Million Death Study featured in The Globe and Mail
— January 9, 2013The Globe and Mail describes results of the ongoing work, and how counting the dead helps the living.
Tobacco taxes: a win-win for the economy and public health
— November 13, 2012Asian Development Bank report describes how higher tobacco taxes can raise revenues and cut smoking-related deaths.
Prof Jha speaks about global tobacco consumption on Al Jazeera
— July 20, 2012Prof Jha was featured Al Jazeera, discussing the rising rates of smoking in developing countries.
Prof Prabhat Jha appointed to Order of Canada
— July 3, 2012Director of CGHR has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
Prof Jha talks about sex selection on Al Jazeera
— May 18, 2012Al Jazeera hosted Prof Jha to discuss trends of sex selection among South Asians.
Prof Jha discusses sex selection in Canada on CBC Metro Morning
— April 19, 2012CBC panel discusses latest study showing evidence of sex selection among South/East Asians living in Canada.
CGHR Scientist wins Infectious Disease award
— April 18, 2012Congratulations to Dr Shaun Morris, whose work on measles in India received the Sanofi Pastuer Award for Communicable Disease Epidemiology.
CGHR Summer Student applications now closed
— April 10, 2012Successful candidates will be contacted at the end of April for an interview.
Million Death Study featured on CBC Radio’s Dispatches program
— April 2, 2012Prof Jha recently interviewed on CBC’s Dispatches about the Million Death Study.
Prof Prabhat Jha awarded Luther L. Terry award
— March 29, 2012Prof Prabhat Jha honoured with the 2012 Luther L. Terry award for Outstanding Research Contribution in global tobacco control.
CGHR director featured as one of India’s leading global thinkers
— February 8, 2012The Hindustan Times names Prof Prabhat Jha as one of India’s leading global thinkers.
Feature article in UofT Magazine
— January 11, 2012Feature article about Professor Prabhat Jha and CGHR in UofT Magazine: Saving lives, one death at a time
CGHR paper wins 2011 Albie Award!
— January 4, 2012CGHR paper on selective abortion wins 2011 Albie Award for best writing in global political economy.
CGHR looking for a new Research Assistant
— September 14, 2011CGHR is looking for a qualified Research Assistant to join our Toronto team! Click on our Opportunities tab to see full details.
New posting at CGHR for a GIS Technician
— August 26, 2011CGHR is now looking for a qualified GIS Technician to join our Toronto team! If you’re interested, please click on our Opportunities tab for the full job posting.
CGHR launches new website
— July 26, 2011CGHR has redesigned its website for easier navigation. Please explore the new site — feedback is welcome!
New opportunities available at CGHR in Toronto and Bangalore
— May 15, 2011New opportunities available in administration, biostatistics, computer programming, and database coordination!
CGHR has moved
— January 10, 2011We’ve moved to a new building! Please note new mailing address and staff extensions.
Prabhat Jha named one of Globe & Mail’s 25 Transformational Canadians
— December 7, 2010Founding Director of CGHR honoured by the Globe and Mail.