Faiza Waheed, PhD

Passionate about #health #builtenvironment #healthequity #planning #HIA | Views are my own | Retweets do not indicate endorsement

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) contributed to almost 5 million deaths in 2019.

Farmers, doctors, veterinarians and the general public must act now and prevent the spread of AMR.

Learn how you can play your part: https://t.co/HBPhXI9Fal

[Gil Meslin @g_meslin]

Transit vehicle capacity for a couple thousand people bogged down by a few dozen cars, and a long-standing abandonment of effective enforcement of existing laws.

[David Rider @dmrider]

Lots of views, sparked by a CBC story about journalism schools pausing or even cancelling programs. Two things I think are not up for debate 1. Economics of this industry have never been bleaker 2. Democracy has never needed good, honest, diligent journalists more

[Nicole Redvers @DrNicoleRedvers]

We invite individuals and academic health institutions to amplify ambition among world leaders by signing and implementing the Academic Health Institutions' Declaration on Planetary Health @TheLancet @courtghoward @ph_alliance @AFMC_e @TheLancetPlanet https://t.co/G03Rm3GI6R

[Faiza Waheed, PhD @WaheedFaiza]

Elaine Larocque doing a great job presenting at #OAIA23

[Faiza Waheed, PhD @WaheedFaiza]

At #OAIA23 listening to folks talk about ‘next generation’ EAs and it is all good learning! Gary Pritchard provided a great keynote address emphasizing the importance of protecting Indigenous treaty rights.

[Olivia Chow @oliviachow]

Honoured to be welcomed this morning with a ceremony led by Elder Garry Sault and Grandmother Tina Sault.

Thank you for sharing a fire to symbolize the partnership between Toronto and Indigenous nations and your generous welcome to begin this journey in a good way.

[Milton Fire & Rescue Services @MiltonFireON]

Due to high winds, a burn ban is in effect for all of Milton.

[Town of Milton @TownOfMiltonON]

Hey #MiltonON! We want to hear your ideas for the transformation of Main Street East on Let's Talk Milton!

Share your feedback today🔗 https://t.co/3dN8YF4j65

[Context Climate @ContextClimate]

🌑 Air pollution causes more than 6.5 million deaths a year globally, a number which is growing, according to a study by @TheLancetPlanet.

"This public health crisis caused by air pollution is not as high on the political agenda as it should be," @DrMariaNeira says.

[Town of Milton @TownOfMiltonON]

Hey #MiltonON! We're hosting a summer job fair & info session!🙌

Details:
- Wednesday, June 14
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Milton Sports Centre

Learn more about jobs & volunteer opportunities within Milton’s Recreation & Culture departments.

🔗https://t.co/ZV3v51XCMS

[David Ho @_david_ho_]

This is not normal.

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

NEW: Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is sitting on more than $22 billion in “excess funds,” according to the province’s watchdog, with no transparency on how that money will be used over the next four years.

https://t.co/XorKUkX6zC

#onpoli

[Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna]

Climate change is real...and it is now.

[NCCDH | CCNDS @NCCDH_CCNDS]

📢Language matters in #publichealth. How can language choices affect the success of health equity work?

Our new resources highlight principles of inclusive language and guide reflection on how we communicate health equity.

👇https://t.co/QVrsVM7OMW