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Dr. Morris Komakech is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Nipissing University, within the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies. He holds a PhD in health policy and equity from York University, alongside degrees in Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Public Health. His research focuses on health equity, social determinants of health, global health, and policy interventions to address health disparities among transient and immigrant populations. Dr. Komakech has extensive clinical experience as a physiotherapist in Uganda and as a Public Health Nurse in Toronto, where he was recognized for excellence in nursing student mentorship.
Education:
- BSc PT, Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences
- BScN, York University
- MPH/GH, University of Toronto
- PhD, York University
His current research includes a project on transient populations/climate refugees in Eastern Uganda and Western Kenya. He applies mixed-methods approaches to examine macro and micro policies impacting health equity. Dr. Komakech has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and book chapters on topics such as health equity in Africa, HIV prevention interventions, and urban health disparities.
Awards & Mentions: Noted for excellence in nursing student mentorship during his tenure at Toronto Public Health.
Future Work: Co-investigator in climate refugee health studies and upcoming book chapter on the political economy of health in Africa.
