David Peiris
@davidpeiris
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comprehensive primary health care for all
Joined October 2013
Can health system reform be achieved at the meso-tier level through regional alliances? Please read our new article on Collaborative Commissioning to find out more. https://t.co/dfrN8hlIMO
@georgeinstitute @AElshaug @Bruce_Landon @SalPearson @mchpe_sydney @SNHNetwork @cbdrh1
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Must-read! On the importance of listening (particularly to communities and marginalised voices) in realising true #SocialParticipation in the pursuit of #UniversalHealthCoverage ➡️ https://t.co/008nAsw870
#SPHERE @JustinKoonin @EmmaFeeny @devaki_nambiar @shraddhamph @misimi27
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We're thrilled that @legidoquigley has joined us to lead our #HealthSystems work 🌟 ➤ With a focus on #equity, connection, & sustainability, read on to find out about Prof Legido-Quigley's plans: https://t.co/2Nf0xbyRnL
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Congratulations @Azebdej and @SimeonAjisegiri - it was pure joy to be part of your graduation. Huge congratulations and best wishes from a very proud supervisor. @UNSWMedicine @georgeinstitute @davidpeiris @seyeabimbola
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Four research teams will share in more than $5 million provided by NHMRC through @GACD_media in projects aiming to foster research partnerships between institutions in high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries. Find out more: https://t.co/ihll3vVNkW 2/2
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Dr Bindu Patel of @georgeinstitute is working with international researchers to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases globally, particularly in Fiji, and has received more than $1.3 million to continue this research. 1/2
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#PrimaryHealthCare is a 3-for-1 investment in: ☂️Universal health coverage 🛡️ Health security ❤️Better health & well-being At #WHA75 & beyond, the @care_PHCRC and @ImprovingPHC call on leaders to make a PHC approach the norm, not the exception. #StrongerWithPHC #HealthForAll
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We successfully convened the mid-term investigator meeting of SAPPHIRE study - aims to strengthen Chinese #PHC to improve #Hypertension and #Diabetes Intervention will be soon to be implemented and evaluated from this year. @georgeinstitute @davidpeiris @Xinyi0Zhang
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The George Institute for Global Health is delighted to announce the appointment of Prof Anushka Patel as its new Chief Executive Officer! Her experience & vision will guide us to deliver on our mission to improve the health of millions worldwide. Details: https://t.co/QiAg7Zi81c
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#WEbinar Back 🔥 This time we're discussing the #PublicHealth and #PrimaryHealthCare integration in #COVID19 vaccination campaigns globally. 📅 26th October, 09hrs00 🔊 @dponka @CFPC_e @georgeinstitute Join us! https://t.co/DddhdxWN7a
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Congratulations @SimeonAjisegiri for your article. ‘Among salaried CHWs in Nigeria, career progression and opportunity to convert from CHW to another cadre of health workers were key motivators’ @blakejangell @seyeabimbola @davidpeiris @Azebdej
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Introduction Community health workers (CHWs) constitute the majority of primary healthcare (PHC) workers in Nigeria, yet little is understood about their motivations or the most effective intervent...
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📣 Important announcement: Please note that the last date to receive abstracts has been revised to 27 Sep 2022 | 5 pm #ClimateCrisis
#Healthcare
#ActOnNcds
📣An exciting opportunity to present your research on #NCDs and #EnvironmentChange Researchers in Bangladesh, India and Indonesia are invited to submit abstracts on their work on NCDs and environment change. Closes - 20 Sep '22 | 5 PM IST For details -
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Known: Very low use of recommended meds at 12 months post heart attack. New: Biggest predictor of adherence (by a long way) was use of these meds pre-event. Implication: Greater support for people who are new to these meds @jardine_meg @georgeinstitute
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As @FCDOGovUK publishes its first position paper on health systems strengthening 👇 @Downey1L et al offer five recommendations to support stronger, fairer & more resilient systems 🦾starting with reversing #odacuts #UKRIcuts
https://t.co/3sblkuVKJm via @bmj_latest #HSS
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New report from @ncdalliance @georgeinstitute & @HelmsleyTrust highlights urgent need to move from disease siloes in healthcare to synergistic services that address huge burden of #NCDs and put people at the centre #ActOnNCDs
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Thanks yes important points...links into aged care royal commission and PC report into Mental Health. Let's hope there is a clear roadmap as part of the proposed implementation action plan
@davidpeiris @AElshaug @LeanneWells63 @RichardColbran @stephenjduckett @NACCHOAustralia * let alone substance abuse, hearing, eye sight, oral health .....
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Here are some of our thoughts on the PHC 10 year plan recommendations. Keen for critical feedback @LRussellWolpe @AElshaug @LeanneWells63 @RichardColbran @stephenjduckett @NACCHOAustralia
‘High-value, integrated, equitable primary health care should be at the heart of the Australian health system.’ Read our submission to Primary Health Reform Steering Group on @healthgovau 10 yr plan. ▶️ https://t.co/gHIaa97KKT
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In this study, @davidpeiris & colleagues investigate #CardiovascularDisease risk, socio-demographic factors and blood pressure medication use using population-based data from low and middle income countries
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Here we found underuse of BP medicines in people at high CVD risk, but importantly also overuse in those at lower risk. #PLOSMedicine: Cardiovascular disease risk profile and management practices in 45 low-income and middle-incom ...
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