Our latest publication suggests functional StrepA antibodies generated following natural infection differ between major strain types! Great work from everyone to get this out! journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/ms…

The majority of people in remote Aboriginal communities in the NT voted yes. The Uluru statement from the heart was a gift from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a proposal for recognition and a voice to parliament. Devastated that Australia has said no to this.

If you can't join us in person at the #RHDCongress, we have some great news for you! 🎉 We're bringing the latest in the field of rheumatic heart disease straight to your door 🎉 💻 Register for the VIRTUAL event now 👉 worldcongressonrhd.org

Very excited to participate in this event and meet with colleagues around the world to progress the science and reduce the global burden of rheumatic heart disease. #endrhd World Heart Federation #worldcongressonrheumaticheartdisease

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addressing delegates at the #RHDCongress Opening Plenary: “#RHD affects more than 40M people globally every year and causes over 300,000 deaths. It disproportionately impacts LMICs, as well as indigenous populations and other marginalised

Excellent talks by Rosemary Wyber @annapralph highlighting the need for evidence based environmental health approaches to reduce the burden of rheumatic heart disease. #RHDCONGRESS END RHD

Touching and inspiring talk by the amazing Erini from Fiji sharing reflections from people living with rheumatic heart disease and the development of a strep A vaccine. #RHDCongress World Heart Federation

Really good to be back in the city of dreaming spires. Very special memories. #UniversityOfOxford

Last week, the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease was held in Abu Dhabi. The event featured insightful presentations and lively discussions. Pictured are some of our partners from Brazil and Tanzania. The Congress united the global RHD community which pledged to #ENDRHD.

It was really good to connect with our global colleagues again. #endRHD

Honoured to speak at opening of #WHSMelbourne to reflect on what our region can offer for global health, especially in driving community-based and inclusive health services, and how we can make sure the global health system works for our region.

**new publication** new mechanisms of transmission for Strep A? #strepA #groupAStreptococcus