As an editor in two international journals, I have learnt four things: 1) that scholars from academically strong countries tend to write as if they were always revolutionizing the field; scholars from peripheral countries, as if they had to ask permission to speak.

IHEA's pre-congress sessions are kicking off now! Anyone can join the sessions virtually, free of charge -click the link for details, we hope to see you there: healtheconomics.org/congress #IHEA2023Congress #IHEA2023 #CapeTown

Despite not being able to join #IHEA2023Congress in person in #CapeTown , I felt very fortunate with the hybrid capability of iHEA congress this year. Managed to present our work on the CEA of point-of-care testing from Sydney Australia #iHEA2023

Ye Zhang is presenting on the role of #HIV stigma in a healthcare setting #IAS2023

We're recruiting for two new posts at the Health Economics and Policy Research Unit @qmul Senior Health Economist (deadline 20 Sept): qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies… Health Economist (deadline 10 Sept): qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies… #healtheconomics

How could public health as a field have better prepared itself and Australians for this moment? A moment in which we need to clearly and compellingly articulate the link between the constitution (and other structural forces) and the health/wellbeing of First Nations Australians?

I stand w/Ṣẹ̀yẹ Abímbọ́lá - Editor-in-chief BMJ Global Health. His leadership has transformed access to & representation in peer-reviewed global health articles. I stand w/ the authors of this editorial because they present historical & current FACTS & seek humanitarian solutions.

As genocide rages, doctors must choose btw care & collaborationism Eric Reinhart & Bram Wispelwey Health/care workers in Gaza are refusing to abandon their communities. Health/care workers elsewhere should do all we can to protect them. Why aren’t we? aje.io/edgk8z

Hi Senator Sarah Henderson, I can’t reply so am reposting to ask: Is wearing keffiyeh synonymous with anti-semitism or raising safety concerns for Jewish students? And if so, how? This is a genuine question and would appreciate an explanation to help me understand.

I have not advertised the publication my book, because more important things are happening. But if I had to pick one accomplishment for 2023 it’s this. I hope the world finds some use for it. taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/… Also: Free Palestine, and Ceasefire now.

1/ Non political / non-academic friends - you need to know what is happening in the Australian media right now. You may not be aware that the South African case arguing Israel's actions in Gaza amount to Genocide began in the International Court of Justice on Thursday. 🧵

Fantastic new supplement! Read carefully! #hpsr re-post!

Dr Ṣẹ̀yẹ Abímbọ́lá's passion and determination to highlight culturally complex issues and refusal to shy away from politically sensitive areas have won him many plaudits, including Vox’s The 2023 Future Perfect 50 for his work on fighting global poverty and health threats.

Listening to Steven Thrasher DEACTIVATED at the Justice for Palestine encampment at #Northwestern He says, repeatedly, “our work is love” He relays many heartbreaking words of health workers and journalists in Gaza He highlights the 143 Palestinian journalists killed so far

Our new paper, "Cost-effectiveness of Resistance-Guided Therapy for MG infections in Australia," is published ! Our study shows RGT is cost-saving and improves outcomes for women and MSM. Read more doi.org/10.1038/s41598… Jason Ong Lenka Vodstrcil MSHC Research Translational Medicine at Monash University

Medicine does this infuriating thing with women's health where we all notice a repeating pattern of debilitating symptoms and then call it a "syndrome" and thats where the acknowledgement stops. It's never a "real" disease with an identifiable cause and a treatment. Examples...

📢 Welcome to Dr Ahmad Umar, who joins the Department for two years as a Marie Sklodwoska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow. An expert in Asian regionalism, Indonesian foreign policy and Indo-Pacific security, he will be working on a project titled "Transregionalism in World Politics".

We are thrilled to announce the launch the the new Research Fellowship Program! Pairing early-career researchers with mentors to advance health economics research. USD 5,000 per pair, with priority for LMICs. Learn more & apply today: healtheconomics.org/resources/

Today, we say a huge thank you to Prof Christopher Fairley as he wraps up 24 years as Director of Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. Kit’s dedication, vision and kindness have shaped MSHC into a leader in sexual health. Thank you, Kit! Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.