Dr Bhutta was formally invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada during an official ceremony held at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2026.
The ceremony was presided over by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada. The formal investiture follows Dr Bhutta's appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada in October 2024, one of Canada's highest civilian honours.
Dr Bhutta received the honour in recognition of his exceptional contributions to maternal, newborn, and child health. His pioneering research has helped shape public health strategies, strengthen community health systems, and improve health outcomes for women and children in underserved communities around the world.
The formal investiture marks another proud moment for IGHD, AKU, and the wider global health community, celebrating Dr Bhutta's contributions to research, policy, and practice.
To view Dr Bhutta's profile on the Governor General of Canada website, Click Here
To watch the video of the investiture ceremony, Click Here
Dr Bhutta was formally invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada during an official ceremony held at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2026.
The ceremony was presided over by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada. The formal investiture follows Dr Bhutta's appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada in October 2024, one of Canada's highest civilian honours.
Dr Bhutta received the honour in recognition of his exceptional contributions to maternal, newborn, and child health. His pioneering research has helped shape public health strategies, strengthen community health systems, and improve health outcomes for women and children in underserved communities around the world.
The formal investiture marks another proud moment for IGHD, AKU, and the wider global health community, celebrating Dr Bhutta's contributions to research, policy, and practice.
To view Dr Bhutta's profile on the Governor General of Canada website, Click Here
To watch the video of the investiture ceremony, Click Here
