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Forging strong relationships beyond geographical boundaries enables the York community to conduct meaningful work that defines the University\u2019s approach to research and innovation: interdisciplinary, collaborative and equitable.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among those leading the way in this is Boateng, a quantitative sociologist and epidemiologist who was recently appointed Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Global Health and Humanitarianism<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of Boateng\u2019s latest research projects is related to his CRC appointment, which aims to measure and quantify different forms of resource insecurity, including food, water, energy and housing, as well as to advance our understanding of the overall health effects of environmental contaminants, both in the Global South and in Canada. This work exemplifies, he said, the importance of having international partners and collaboration.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPartnerships are key and without them, global health research isn\u2019t possible,\u201d he said. \u201c快播视频\u2019s partnerships in the Global South greatly expand the scope of my research and allow me to reach populations and communities that would not be accessible otherwise.\u201d  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Boateng\u2019s project looks to collect physiological, ecological, and demographic data from informal settlements in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Godfred Boateng, Assistant Professor, School of Global Health, Faculty of Health, Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Humanitarianism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Using high-cost field equipment, the researchers will assess the quality of the air and water samples (stored, drinking and groundwater) found in and around the settlements.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data will be used to validate scales, like the Household Water Insecurity Experiences Scale, co-developed by Boateng for use by public health practitioners, non-governmental organizations, government officials, and development agencies to monitor and assess progress on targets set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals around achieving equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water, as well as adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is particularly important in sub-Saharan Africa, where flooding due to climate change is a considerable health risk and bacterial infections like dysentery and waterborne illnesses like cholera are widespread.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scales would help researchers and health-care professionals to assign a score to the environmental contaminants found in settlement households, which enables them to determine if water, for example, is safe for consumption without the need for further testing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For local governments, this would streamline water, air, and housing quality assessments and provide valuable information to inform health-care policy and decision-making.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur project will also produce the necessary data for comparative studies, so that this evidence can be used in other contexts, including in some Indigenous communities in Canada that face similar resource insecurity challenges,\u201d said Boateng.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boateng and his former professor, Fidelia Ohemeng, during the York delegation\u2019s visit to Ghana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The project is slated to start this summer with 300 households in Accra, Ghana, alongside Boateng\u2019s partners from his alma mater, the University of Ghana, and the University of Cape Coast, before moving onto research sites in Nigeria, Kenya and Malawi, and subsequently to Colombia and Mexico.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last month, Boateng was also part of a York delegation that visited Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya. The Africa trip helped the University engage with prospective students and explore partnership opportunities with local universities and research institutions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Boateng, studying global health helps bridge the inequality divide.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to identify the sources of health disparities and the structural determinants of health, so that proper interventions can be put in place,\u201d he said.  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGlobal health research, when applied, can not only enhance the quality of life for the world\u2019s most vulnerable populations \u2013 women, children and seniors \u2013 but it also has life-saving potential for people worldwide. It\u2019s teamwork at its best.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about 快播视频\u2019s Global Engagement Strategy<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":""},"categories":[59,67],"tags":[51,75],"class_list":["post-496","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","category-international-leader-in-research","category-research-partnerships","tag-faculty-of-health","tag-global-health"],"yoast_head":"\nProf exemplifies York excellence in global health research through worldwide partnerships - Ascend Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Godfred Boateng is the new Canada Research Chair in Global Health & Humanitarianism at 快播视频, where he works to improve air and water quality in the Global South.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/ascend\/article\/global-health-partnerships\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Prof exemplifies York excellence in global health research through worldwide partnerships - 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