Deeply involved in international pediatric health issues, Dr. Chan began more than a decade ago with malnutrition work in Malawi that inspired a career-long effort to bring medical aid and a better quality of life to those stricken by poverty, especially children.
"My life has been committed to helping the less fortunate, from the poorest reaches of sub-Saharan Africa to our own inner cities," said Dr. Chan. "And more than ever, I remain committed to global health and the right of every child to have the basic necessities to lead a full and productive life. My charge is simple: over ten million children will die this year from preventable causes. That is ten million children too many."
Among his many appointments, Dr. Chan has served as President, International Child Health Section, Canadian Paediatric Society and Co-Chair of the Canadian Society for International Health. He has previously received a number of awards including the Young Researcher Award at the 23rd annual International Congress of Paediatrics, International Paediatric Association.
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