Michelle Murti appointed Toronto's new medical officer of health

CBC

23-07-2025

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.
Dr. Murti currently serves as associate chief medical officer of health for Ontario.
"She has played a pivotal role in pandemic preparedness, emergency response and health system transformation," the city said in a news release Wednesday.
Dr. Murti has a medical degree, a public health Master's degree and is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in public health and preventive medicine.
She is also licensed in family medicine and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
"Under Dr. Murti's leadership, Toronto Public Health will continue to build on its legacy of innovation, resilience and impact as one of Canada's leading local public health agencies," the city said.
Dr. Murti says she is honoured to be taking on this role.
"I look forward to working alongside the incredible Toronto Public Health staff and with community and city partners to protect and improve health, reduce health inequities and make Toronto a healthy and resilient place where we can all live, work and play," she said in the release.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said this move is a step forward.
"I am confident that Dr. Murti is well-prepared to take on the top leadership role for Toronto Public Health in its service to our residents," she said in the release.
Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey will continue to serve as Toronto's acting medical officer of health until Sept. 2.