Tarun Weeramanthri AM (@tarunw) 's Twitter Profile
Tarun Weeramanthri AM

@tarunw

generalist at home and public health professional at work. Born 317 ppm, 426 ppm now

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calendar_today27-11-2009 12:05:11

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A/Prof Meru Sheel (@merusheel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines." This month marks 50 years of EPI programs - we deconstructed the global analysis for this important landmark & what it means. Alexandra Hogan Sydney Health UNSW Sydney ID theconversation.com/154-million-li…

PHAA QLD branch (@phaaqldbranch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A great initiative. Let’s hope it continues after the 6 month trial. Queensland unveils 50c public transport trial & Premier urges commuters to ‘use it or lose it’ ⁦publichealthaus.bsky.social⁩ ⁦⁦Queensland Walks⁩ ⁦Translink⁩ ⁦Doctors for the Environment Australia⁩ theguardian.com/australia-news…

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Good to see Australia’s Minister for Health Mark Butler MP supporting the launch of the new World Health Organization (WHO) Investment Case, which will require substantial new and upfront investment from governments & other funders PHAA is on Bluesky

Tarun Weeramanthri AM (@tarunw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Excellent news. On first reading, two major firsts are specific definition of ‘pandemic emergency’ (linked to PH emergency of international concern), and broad definition of ‘relevant health products’ (with commitment to facilitate access). PHAA is on Bluesky Croakey News Congrats to all!

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Thanks John, on behalf of PHAA is on Bluesky members, authors, editors, reviewers, practitioners, students and readers - you are handing over a high quality public health journal in fine shape!

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Agreed. Non-disclosure agreements for consultations like these are unprecedented, unnecessary and heavy handed. Who is asking for them? Who benefits? PHAA is on Bluesky Croakey News

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Congratulations to Prof Caroline Miller who has been elected as the next publichealthaus.bsky.social President! Our vital multidisciplinary organisation is in good hands. Thanks to all who nominated for Board positions. See you in Perth at national conference in September :)

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This is a wonderful international tribute to a lifetime of work and impact - we are lucky to have Mike here and continuing his advocacy in WA and Australia PHAA is on Bluesky

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.PHAA is on Bluesky a public health success story - a significant milestone to celebrate, as we gather in Perth next week for our annual Australian Public Health Conference

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5 years of intense effort as CMO during a critical period for #publichealth - thanks Paul Kelly - CBR for working with publichealthaus.bsky.social , leading Australia to good overall health outcomes during COVID, and best wishes for what’s next!