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MEDIA RELEASE | NHMRC funding awarded to tackle malaria and pneumonia on a global scale
Two top researchers from Menzies are closer to tackling life-threatening diseases and improving global health approaches after securing competitive national funding.
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The NT’s tough-on-crime approach won’t reduce youth offending. This is what we know works
Last week the NT government proposed legislative changes to youth justice, including tightening access to bail and diversion, particularly for re-offenders. But this tough-on-crime approach runs contrary to what we know works to reduce youth offending and keep children healthy.
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How collaboration and communication are changing diagnostic capacity in Timor-Leste
Last May, a leading Australian health institute, Menzies School of Health Research, was awarded a grant of up to £4million by the Fleming Fund to improve laboratory diagnostic capacity and antimicrobial data use in Timor-Leste.
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A political impasse in Timor-Leste as coronavirus looms
Despite the political impasse, preparations for their COVID-19 response by the interim government and President have been systematic and reassuring.
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Australia helps Timor-Leste to prepare for COVID-19
Australia is supporting Timor-Leste to be prepared in case there is an outbreak of COVID-19.
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Child malnutrition and pneumonia research wins Harry Christian Giese Award
The 2019 Harry Christian Giese Research into Action Award will support a Nutrition Worker to lead an education program for 8 months, to better understand the social and cultural drivers of malnutrition, the experience of hospital care and perceived barriers to recovery.
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Coronavirus assistance to Pacific and Timor-Leste
Coronavirus [COVID-19] is now affecting 75 countries, with the total number of cases over 90,000 and the global death toll at more than 3000.
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Coronavirus assistance to Pacific and Timor-Leste
Coronavirus [COVID-19] is now affecting 75 countries, with the total number of cases over 90,000 and the global death toll at more than 3000.