Tarun Weeramanthri AM
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Generalist at home and public health professional at work. Born 317 ppm, 426 ppm now. Active account 2009-2024.
Perth
Joined November 2009
Current state assessment of public health services in Queensland, and 10-year roadmap, just published at https://t.co/q0YL41vTF5 Done as an independent reviewer (not with @_PHAA_ hat). @CroakeyNews
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5 years of intense effort as CMO during a critical period for #publichealth - thanks @PKelly_CBR for working with @_PHAA_ , leading Australia to good overall health outcomes during COVID, and best wishes for what’s next!
Statement by @Mark_Butler_MP : Professor Paul Kelly's last day in the Department will be 21 October. Arrangements to fill the roles of CMO and head of the interim Australian CDC will be confirmed in due course.
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.@_PHAA_ a public health success story - a significant milestone to celebrate, as we gather in Perth next week for our annual Australian Public Health Conference
15 years today since implementation of folate fortification in Australia, with outstanding health benefits. Congratulations to researchers (especially Carol Bower and Fiona Stanley), Ministers, health department colleagues, campaigners, journalists and all who played a part.
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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_
Thanks to all involved. Totally unexpected, and so much appreciated.
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Thanks to all involved. Totally unexpected, and so much appreciated.
My friend & colleague Prof Mike Daube has been a pivotal figure in national and international tobacco control for 50 years. We published this tribute in @TC_BMJ to mark his powerful influence across this time
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Congratulations to @carolinemiller0 who has been elected as the next @_PHAA_ 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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Agreed. Non-disclosure agreements for consultations like these are unprecedented, unnecessary and heavy handed. Who is asking for them? Who benefits? @_PHAA_ @CroakeyNews
Bizarre. In more than 50 years with governments, academe and NGOs nobody has ever even suggested signing non-disclosure agreements - which also now give the gambling industry an excuse to avoid responding to media.
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A vision for @anzjph and some tips for authors! Welcome and good luck, @LukeWolfenden :)
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Thanks John, on behalf of @_PHAA_ members, authors, editors, reviewers, practitioners, students and readers - you are handing over a high quality public health journal in fine shape!
The latest volume of ANZJPH is out today - a special edition because it is also the final volume overseen by outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus Prof John Lowe. John we thank you for your dedication to the journal & wish you a happy retirement. https://t.co/G3R4mTO5TO
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Here is my honest awkward piece that celebrates the benefits of PHAA membership, which for me included the people you meet - ping @joanne_flavel @PhaaDei
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A good decision for a critical sector. Congratulations to all @NACCHOAustralia for advocating for this for so many years, and @Mark_Butler_MP for listening and acting. @_PHAA_
Fed Govt - @Mark_Butler_MP @LindaBurneyMP @Malarndirri19 announce four year funding agreements for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) from 1 July https://t.co/LuBRvl0vQm
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We live on one planet, and this is our captain speaking @_PHAA_ @WFPHA_FMASP
United Nations chief urges all sectors to help build an "exit ramp off the highway to climate hell" https://t.co/bFzGSblhvy
#publichealth
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New #climatechange and #enhealth reporting framework from @aihw just released, relevant to Australian climate and health strategy @_PHAA_ @healthy_climate @CroakeyNews @LancetCountdown see https://t.co/qaqslFff6B
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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_ @CroakeyNews Congrats to all!
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Good to see Australia’s Minister for Health @Mark_Butler_MP supporting the launch of the new @WHO Investment Case, which will require substantial new and upfront investment from governments & other funders @_PHAA_
Today, we launched a new @WHO Investment Case, which, if fully funded and implemented, could contribute to saving 40 million lives over four years. It underpins our first ever Investment Round, which we launched earlier this week. https://t.co/FFYhTACSj4
#InvestInWHO #WHA77
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A must watch - congratulations Emma from all of us at @_PHAA_ !
📢 Witness global Indigenous communities celebrating @IndigenousWFPHA Emma Rawson-Te Patu's appointment as President of @WFPHA_FMASP on May 26, 2024. Watch their heartwarming welcome with a traditional Haka. 🌏🎥 via @YouTube
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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’ @_PHAA_ @QueenslandWalks @Translink_QLD @DocsEnvAus
theguardian.com
Premier Steven Miles says pre-election move will save commuters money and boost patronage but transport experts question if funds could be better spent
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"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. @alexandrabh @syd_health @UNSW
@Sydney_ID
https://t.co/xccRJicjwH
theconversation.com
The chance of living one more year is up to 44% more likely thanks to the past 50 years of vaccines, according to new research. But global drops in vaccine coverage pose a risk.
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.@_PHAA_ agrees
We're deeply disappointed to see the Australian Government commit to the use of gas until ‘2050 and beyond’ as announced in the Future Gas Strategy, despite catastrophic effects on climate and health. 👇 https://t.co/ONfcSPHidm
@ausgov @AustralianLabor @MadeleineMHKing
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Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, has announced Dr Zoran Bolevich as the new AIHW CEO. We are excited for this appointment and look forward to welcoming Dr Bolevich to the institute. See more https://t.co/AjfUtyIpvR
@Mark_Butler_MP @healthgovau
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Best single and understandable summary of where we’re up to with #pandemictreaty - and what’s at stake @_PHAA_
A new draft of the Pandemic Agreement, an accord under deliberation with World Health Organization member states, leaked earlier this week. With final negotiations set for late April, @alexandraphelan and @nschwalbe explain the nuances behind the text.
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