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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 6 December 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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‘We need you’: Prof Helen Marshall AM joins call for more public health workers

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Introduction Today, we continue our profile series, celebrating public health experts who’ve been recognised in the … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update – 12 January 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The Code COVID-19 International Update – 7 January 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The Code COVID-19 International Update – 16 December 2021

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The Code COVID-19 International Update – 9 December 2021

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The Code COVID-19 International Update – 2 December 2021

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The Code COVID19 International Update – 4 November 2021

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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Pandemics are by definition GLOBAL. Will Australia share the solution?

Terry Slevin – PHAA “The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for people aged … More

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Henrietta Lacks’ iconic story of inequity, injustice, and disparities in health holds Australian relevance

Dr Mary-Anne Land (PHAA) & Associate Professor Lisa Whop (ANU) As a young mother, Henrietta Lacks and her husband were … More

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Children join vaccine queue; mRNA a marvel; start packing for Bali?

PHAA and Prof Kathy Eagar, AHSRI As the national vaccine program continues apace, adults are now able to register their … More

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The CODE Update – 16 September

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations around the … More

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The CODE Update – 08 September

Priscilla Robinson   View the latest spreadsheet here   Another interesting week, with an overall drop once again in both … More

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The CODE Update – 01 Sept

Priscilla Robinson   View the latest spreadsheet here   This week in our many Covid-lands: Worldwide, there have been very … More

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PHAA President ‘honoured’ to be leading western NSW COVID-19 crisis team

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA     A team of public health experts from five states and territories is currently on … More

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Adapt, stay, deliver – Afghanistan’s Polio Eradication Initiative

Mary-Anne Land – PHAA   Adapt, stay, deliver – Afghanistan’s Polio Eradication Initiative will continue operations amid ongoing instability in … More

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The CODE Update – 15 July

Priscilla Robinson View the latest spreadsheet here There is not a lot of good world news this week, including what’s … More

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Immunisation in the COVID pandemic era – conference to dissect our biggest global challenge

The COVID-19 pandemic – the worst global public health emergency in a century – has changed the way we live. … More

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The CODE update – 10 June

Priscilla Robinson Click here to view the latest spreadsheet Well, things seem to be a bit more predictable in COVID-land … More

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CODE Update – 19 May

Priscilla Robinson View the latest spreadsheet data For people new to this spreadsheet, the 55 countries on the main Global … More

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CODE Update – 13 May

Priscilla Robinson View the latest spreadsheet data It is interesting sending a few weeks away from looking at these international … More

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The CODE Update – 15 April

Priscilla Robinson View the latest spreadsheet data Firstly, I think there needs to be some perspective on all of the … More

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The CODE Update – 7 April

Priscilla Robinson View the latest spreadsheet data I hope you all had a happy and safe Easter break. There is … More

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Image shows a gloved hand holding a small vial of the AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine.

In the lead into Easter….it’s time for a deep breath

Terry Slevin, PHAA CEO We’ve made our way through the unforgettable 2020.  We’re coming out the other side and have … More

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PNG in COVID crisis: Australia needs to urgently provide one million more vaccines

The PHAA’s One Health Special Interest Group Convenor, Dr Andrea Britton, recently returned from PNG where she’s been working for … More

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The CODE Update – 1 April

Priscilla Robinson View the latest spreadsheet data This week there seems to be an increase in cases and fatalities in … More

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The CODE Update – 17 March

Priscilla Robinson View this week’s spreadsheet This week there are some interesting – and slightly concerning – changes in patterns. … More

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The CODE Update – 4 March

Priscilla Robinson View the latest spreadsheet We have had some quite panicked publicity in Australia over the last three days … More

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PHAA encourages Australians to support the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Public Health Association Australia Since the arrival of COVID-19 on our shores nearly 13 months ago, Australia can take enormous … More

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Three simple things Australia should do to secure access to treatments, vaccines, tests and devices during the coronavirus crisis

Patents and related intellectual property rights can present formidable barriers to procuring medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and medical devices.

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  • The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia January 24, 2023
    Melanie Parker, PHAA Note: Article updated on 26/01/2023 to correct first table, sixth paragraph, and fourth-last paragraph.   After experts … More The post The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • My teen’s vaping. What should I say? 3 expert tips on how to approach ‘the talk’ January 23, 2023
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