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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Closer to Home: Australian support makes dialysis accessible for thousands in Lao PDR

"It was difficult for patients to travel for [dialysis] treatment, especially due to the costs involved. Patients had to go to Vientiane, Khammouan province,..

Lao People's Democratic Republic

10 Jun 2024

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The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Australia

Improving The Prevention And Management Of Non-Communicable Diseases In Ethiopia (WHO Global NCD Platform Young Researchers Programme)

This policy brief summarizes the findings of an empirical analysis of integrated management and care for non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia, specifically ..

Ethiopia

07 May 2024

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World Health Organization

People Power series: Exclusion and the importance of involving groups that are marginalized – Matt Jackman, Australia

After experiencing major clinical depression and anxiety disorders throughout their upbringing as a result of family and childhood abuse, neglect and abandon..

Australia

13 Apr 2023

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Movendi

Australia: Rising Alcohol Availability Threatens Public Health, Safety and Savings

Alcohol delivery services in Australia are increasing alcohol availability and failing to meet the basic health standards according to results of a new surve..

Australia

23 Oct 2020

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The George Institute for Global Health

Supermarket home brands could be key to lowering salt intakes in Australia

With the government’s recent release of sodium targets as part of its Healthy Food Partnership reformulation program, new research from The George Institut..

Australia

22 Oct 2020

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