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IDRC grantee honoured with the Order of Canada

 
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta, a long-time IDRC research partner and a leading expert in several areas of public health, has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, recognizing his pioneering contributions to global health.
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Aga Khan University

Bhutta, renowned for his innovative research in maternal and child health, nutrition and food security, preparedness and health systems strengthening, climate change and health, and other areas, has improved the lives of millions in underserved communities worldwide. He has contributed to shaping WHO policies, developing community health programs, and improving sexual and reproductive health in fragile health systems.

As a distinguished university professor and founding director of the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health and the Institute for Global Health and Development at Aga Khan University in Pakistan and a global health leader at SickKids Centre for Global Child Health in Toronto, Canada, his work reflects a commitment to innovation and service.

In recent years, Bhutta has led a number of IDRC projects, including one to improve maternal and newborn health in Tanzania and another to inform interventions related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health in conflict settings.

He is also leading a number of research efforts to unpack the link between social determinants and women’s health, including climate change. For example, Bhutta is currently leading the following IDRC projects: 

With over 1,400 publications and numerous recognitions, including the John Dirks Canada Gairdner 2022 Global Health Award, Bhutta’s achievements inspire health-care advancements globally.