Noah Lyles ran the 200m with COVID and did an incredible job. But it does raise questions about mx policy at the Olympics. It also shows just how hard it can be to make the call and self isolate while infectious, if you’ve trained for years and have so many hopes invested.

‘It’s happening on the scale of a pandemic’: the drug-resistant infections killing babies #AMR theguardian.com/global-develop…

Really disappointing to see this headline, The Sydney Morning Herald. Given the evidence the nation has seen regarding birth trauma and what’s actually written in the piece you should know better. Do better. smh.com.au/national/nsw/t…

In a critical move to safeguard the health and security of millions, our Director General at Africa CDC has officially declared the ongoing #Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (#PHECS) during a special press briefing today. This declaration

My explainer: WHO has declared #mpox a global health emergency. What happens next? theconversation.com/who-has-declar… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

"5 Years on from COVID-19: lessons from past health crises and the future of global health" || History Week 2024. historycouncilnsw.wildapricot.org/event-5802651

🚨World Health Organization (WHO) DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has declared that the upsurge in #mpox cases in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)🚨 Since Sept 2022, #Vietnam has recorded 202 confirmed mpox cases and 8 associated deaths, mostly in HCMC and southern provinces.

Delighted to host the inaugural Sydney ID EMCR retreat “Scientifically Speaking” with media & comms experts outlining storytelling, writing for lay audiences, developing your pitch, camera skills & more. Thank you Sophie Scott Julie Leask AO & Ivy Shih 🙏 #LeadershipForGood

"Let's be clear: The ultimate vaccine for polio is peace and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. But in any case, a polio pause is a must." abc.net.au/news/2024-08-1…

A #mustread on #mpox & how the world has ignored it for years. It also highlights the need for decriminalization of #MSM so public health officials can deal with outbreaks rapidly & efficiently. Great investigative reporting Science science.org/content/articl…

This week, after a hiatus of nearly two decades, the old theme that played at the start of the 7pm news between 1986 and 2005 will once again herald the ABC TV bulletins — but it will have a fresh lick of paint. ab.co/4cvvt5v

Yesterday we had a visit from Prof Joao Martins, Rector of National University of Timor-Lest and Prof Ligia, Vice-Rector student affairs as part of a visit to NCIRS University of Sydney SSEAC We took many photos but selfies are the best. With some of the NCIRS Global group.

“Israel Agrees to Staggered Pauses in Fighting to Allow for Polio Vaccination, U.N. Says” nytimes.com/live/2024/08/2…

We call on manufacturers to work with UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Africa CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure rapid access to #mpox vaccines to those who need them the most.

Off we go - heading to Bandung, Indonesia to participate in a national workshop training community leaders about childhood immunisation led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) UNICEF Indonesia UGM Portal Kesehatan Masyarakat With Adeline Tinessia and soon Prof Margie Danchin Belle Overmars Jessica Kaufman

During my recent visit to #Indonesia, I visited Tebet Puskesmas, a primary healthcare centre in Jakarta. A truly amazing experience ! This #PHC is among those to have pioneered primary healthcare service integration. Dr Ibu Maria Endang Sumiwi,  Director General of Public Health