The George Institute for Global Health

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Congrats to the @Guunumaana_heal team on their @cancerNSW Aboriginal Cancer Research Grant to develop a culturally safe cancer care model for First Nations people. It will use Indigenous frameworks like yarning to support decolonising approach that values Aboriginal perspectives.

Tackling Australia’s biggest health challenge—NCDs—means focusing more on prevention and improving food systems. The Australian Centre for Disease Control must be fit-for-purpose, and tackle infectious diseases and the national epidemic of NCDs: buff.ly/h58UTgS [2/2]

One of our six key actions that we call on all parties to commit to ahead of the Australian Federal Election is: 📢 Establish an Australian Centre for Disease Control that addresses both infectious and noncommunicable diseases. [1/2]

Promoting indigenous foods, along with nutrition education, is key to improving nutrition security among Sauria Paharia children. Our colleague Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath explains how indigenous diets can address micronutrient deficits in tribal communities: bit.ly/42AKDVd

Over the coming weeks, we'll share our six key actions that we call on all parties to commit to for Australia's future health. Find out more: buff.ly/TH9eKoe #FederalElection25 #AusPol [2/2]

As a leading research organisation, we’re dedicated to finding solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Ahead of the 2025 Australian Federal Election, we urge all parties to prioritise health and well-being for a healthier, more equitable future for all.

This #WorldHealthDay, we reaffirm strongly: Health is a human right. Not a privilege. At @CSOs4UHC, we stand united to keep people at the center of health systems and ensure no one is left behind. Become a member csemonline.net/join-csem/ and join us in calling for #HealthForAll

Congratulations to A/Prof Clare Arnott and A/Prof @brendonneuen for being awarded grants from @NSWHealth under the Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program. Learn about their projects and how these grants drive groundbreaking heart disease research: buff.ly/Tyxi0Xm

Nigeria launches its National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction to curb salt intake and combat heart disease. We're proud to have contributed to the study's findings and resulting guidelines that offer a roadmap for sodium reduction interventions worldwide: buff.ly/0TlqAX2

In BMJ Global Health - our colleagues, @EmmaFeeny, Georgia White, @DrJaneHirst, Anna Palagyi, and @JanShanthosh share how our CEDAW Index, coupled with sustained advocacy, can form a powerful mechanism for driving meaningful change. Read more: buff.ly/sMUNL08

In the face of global backlash against women's rights, independent, evidence-based tools are more crucial than ever. We’re developing an AI-powered digital tool to track whether governments worldwide uphold their commitments to women’s rights, including gender equality. [1/2]

Read more about this landmark 17-year study—the largest of its kind, and its findings that show a clear link between diet quality and length of life in Australian women. Read more: buff.ly/FVC02gR [2/2]

What we eat matters—especially for longevity. 📽️ Briar McKenzie discusses new research that has found Australian women who eat mainly in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines have a 40% lower risk of death compared to those with poorer diets. [1/2]

The fantastic @bykatewomersley talks through the work and impact of @MESSAGE_TGI & future work, including MESSAGE Maternity, coming soon... Women are woefully under-researched—the Message project aims to redress the balance bmj.com/content/388/bm… @georgeinstitute @RobynNorton8

Drowning remains a major yet preventable public health challenge in India. Through 🇦🇺 #DirectAidProgram, the SwimSafe initiative provided #swimming and water safety skills to over 300 children in #Kerala. We are proud to support this initiative in partnership with @GeorgeInstIN.

A post-event report will be shared when available, and insights will be compiled for an upcoming grant to progress actions. For any information regarding this program. [2/2]

Last week, Laura Downey led a group of community members, policy makers, academics and possible funders discussing climate justice and women’s health in the Pacific, exploring issues Pacific communities face and brainstorming strategies to develop a theory of change. [1/2]

The SwimSafe graduation ceremony showcased the students’ achievements and their newly acquired survival swimming and basic rescue skills, reinforcing the importance of #DrowningPrevention through structured interventions. [2/2]

Last week, we hosted a SwimSafe Graduation Ceremony to mark the completion of our SwimSafe initiative in Kerala, developed in collaboration with @RoyalLifeSaving & supported by the @AusCGChennai and Sh V. Sivankutty, Minister of General Education and Labour, Kerala Govt. [1/2]