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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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The George Institute for Global Health

Setting trans fat limits in Kenya could save thousands of lives and cut costs

Experts urge food companies to commit to WHO goal of global ban by 2023 Thousands of deaths and heart attacks could be prevented - and billions o..

Kenya

18 Oct 2023

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The George Institute for Global Health

Is it sugar or is it the system? Exploring pathways for sustainable food system transitions

On the 20th of February 2020, The George Institute for Global Heath’s thought leadership program held a forum discussion to explore the Australian sugar sy..

Australia

22 Oct 2020

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The George Institute for Global Health

Continuing dialysis in the face of the COVID-19 lockdown

Senior Project Manager with The George Institute India Balaji Gummidi describes the joint efforts of the STOP CKDu team to ensure dialysis patients in Andhra..

India

22 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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The George Institute for Global Health

Institutional nutrition policies – a missed opportunity for public health?

With so many Australians consuming food served at publicly-funded institutions - like schools, workplaces and hospitals - on a daily basis, these facilities ..

Australia

22 Oct 2020

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The George Institute for Global Health

George Institute welcomes alcohol labelling decision but notes a missed opportunity for Health Stars

The George Institute for Global Health welcomes the decision by Ministers of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministers Forum to improve alcohol..

Australia

22 Oct 2020

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