Join us for the Seventh Evidence2Policy (E2P) lecture!

Dr. Githinji Gitahi - Dr Githinji Gitahi, MBS, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa will delve into health, wealth, and equity in low-income economies. He will also talk about the work of Amref University along with community health systems.…

Join our colleague, Devaki Nambiar for the NCD Hard Talks webinar.
She will be discussing evidence on the impact of out-of-pocket costs for NCD #medicines and practical #solutions to address this burden. She'll also share NGO-global perspectives, drawing from the NCD Alliance…

So excited to be co-hosting #Safety2024 !

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Delhi for some thought-provoking discussions and some moments to enjoy the rich culture of this vibrant city...
Jagnoor Jagnoor Margie Peden

We strongly support Grattan Institute call to tax sugar-sweetened drinks as a targeted way to tackle high sugar intake and reduce health problems incl. diabetes and obesity.
We urge Govt. to include a sugary drinks tax in the Budget. Read our submission bit.ly/44uqjUU

This week we're glad to support National Road Safety Week, which today asks drivers to take a pledge to 'drive so others survive'. More than 63,500 pledges have been taken so far, and rising - jump in here if you want to join them! roadsafetyweek.com.au

Its National #RoadSafety Week!
Take the pledge to Drive So Others Survive👇

We were pleased to see Friday’s strong response from Food Ministers to poor uptake of Health Star Ratings. 32% in 10 years is simply not good enough. It’s time to make the system mandatory and we urge Ministers to move with haste next mtg. Read the report bit.ly/3y3agRY

Hot off the press: Food Ministers Meeting Communique from today foodregulation.gov.au/activities-com…

Food Ministers disappointed in finding that Health Stars only on 32% of products. Reiterate need to consider mandating, with options tbd in next meeting in July 👏

Save The Date for our Seventh Annual Evidence2Policy Lecture!

🗓️ 13th May 2024 ⏰12:30 PM IST (10:00 AM EAT, 08:00 AM UTC, 05:30 PM AEST)
Speaker: Dr Githinji Gitahi Dr Githinji Gitahi, MBS

Dr Githinji Gitahi is the Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, the largest health development…

Delighted to see three of our leading researchers score grants to develop better treatments for high blood pressure, severe depression & stroke, and to support healthier online shopping purchases.

Read more👉bit.ly/3UGqitO

On Tuesday three members of our Guunu-maana(Heal) team presented at The George Institute for Global Health Consumer and Community Involvement Forum, sharing with community members and TGI researchers how to engage with First Nations people in grant applications

The food environment is a crucial factor in preventing obesity.

New research by Elisa Pineda confirms areas with fast-food outlets, limited supermarkets and few fresh fruit and vegetable stores have higher obesity rates.

Read more (via BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health): buff.ly/4bhTtZr

❤️ Impressive early stats!
750,000+ #CVD risk checks have been undertaken by 280,000+ health care practitioners (in general practice & community controlled health services) in the first 8 months of the new guidelines and calculator. #Prevention2024

Proud that our researchers are represented alongside other leading researchers examining sex & gender differences in medicine, in this landmark series in nature - look out for our contribution soon, from haupt sue Robyn Norton Cheryl Carcel .

nature.com/immersive/sex-…

Hoping for a productive day RANZCOG - O&G roundtable re improving medication/device supply in pregnancy and women's health: working with consumers, clinicians, government and industry to workshop solutions and improve the care we deliver
abc.net.au/news/2024-05-0…