Dr. Karim Kurji is Medical Officer of Health for York

York Regional Council recently endorsed Dr. Karim Kurji's appointment as the Medical Officer of Health for the Region.

Prior to joining the Region in January 2006, Kurji held senior positions with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Since 2003, he has been Ontario's Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, and from 1999 to 2003, he was physician manager of Population Health Services. During his time with the Province, he also served briefly as Chief Medical Officer of Health and acting Assistant Deputy Minister of Health.