Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2017
• Invested on: May 10, 2018

Abdallah Daar, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Abdallah Daar has devoted his career to improving public health worldwide. A professor of clinical public health, global health and surgery at the University of Toronto, he has spearheaded international programs and partnerships to promote research and health care delivery options for non-communicable diseases and mental health. He has contributed to many organizations, including UNESCO and the WHO. He helped create the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases and is a co-creator of Grand Challenges Canada, a government-supported initiative that funds innovative solutions to global health problems.