Toronto Appoints New Medical Officer of Health

Toronto appoints new medical officer of health

A former medical epidemiologist with the World Health Organization has been appointed as Toronto’s new top doctor.

Toronto is getting a new medical officer of health

Michelle Murti has been appointed Toronto's new medical officer of health, after city council's approval. Her start on Sept. 3 is subject to the approval of the province's Ministry of Health.

Toronto appoints a new medical officer of health

City council on Wednesday approved the appointment of Dr. Michelle Murti as the city’s new medical officer of health, replacing Dr. Eileen de Villa, who stepped down in December.

Dr. Michelle Murti named Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health

Dr. Michelle Murti has been appointed Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health. She is scheduled to assume her new role on Sept. 3.

Dr. Michelle Murti to be Toronto’s new Medical Officer of Health effectively from Sept 3 - The Canadian Media

Toronto/CMEDIA: The appointment of Dr. Michelle Murti reportedly as Toronto’s new Medical Officer of Health, effective Wednesday, Sept 3 is approved today by the Toronto City Council subject to the approval of the Ministry of Health, as required under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. “Today’s decision by the City Council is a great step forward

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News Release July 23, 2025 Today, Toronto City Council approved the appointment of Dr. Michelle Murti as Toronto’s new Medical Officer of Health, effective Wednesday, September 3. Her appointment is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Health, as required under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.  Dr. Murti joins the City with a […]