New WHO guidance helps countries to better engage with the commercial sector to prevent and control non-communicable diseases.

But much remains to be done to protect the health of people and the planet, say kent buse and Monika Arora #WHA77
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.World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched guidance for countries to engage with the commercial sector to prevent and control non-communicable diseases.

But more support is needed, as many countries cannot implement these procedures - our colleague, kent buse and NCD Alliance's, Monika Arora

🌟 Join us for a ‘Meet and Greet’ with Women in Global Health Australia! Network with inspiring leaders and advocates. Let's come together to share, learn, and champion #genderequity in health leadership. 🌍 #WGH #GenderEquity

People need and want information to help them choose more sustainable food options.

📽️alliegaines discusses our new research and how our 'ecoSwitch' app will allow consumers to make simple food swaps that could cut greenhouse gas emissions: buff.ly/4bUFucl

Approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to the food and agriculture sector.

Find out what we're doing to help consumers make informed and sustainable food choices for a healthier future: buff.ly/4bUFucl

A must-read new study by our colleagues, Ana-Catarina Pinho-Gomes and Mark Woodward exploring the link between gender equality and climate adaptation worldwide.

Read here: buff.ly/455mwh8

📢 Register now for Hypertension Australia 2024 ASM! Join us in Sydney, Nov 27-29 for insightful sessions, global experts, and valuable networking. Early bird reg ends Sept 30. Submit abstracts by Aug 30. Don't miss out! #HypertensionASM2024 hypertension.org.au/asm/

People need and want information to help them choose more sustainable food options.

📽️alliegaines discusses our new research and how our 'ecoSwitch' app will allow consumers to make simple food swaps that could cut greenhouse gas emissions: buff.ly/4bUFucl

The food system is essential for human health, but it is also a major contributor to climate change and environmental degradation. So how can we empower consumers to make eco-friendly choices? Read more in this latest piece by Simone Pettigrew et et al doi.org/10.1016/j.anzj…

The free ecoSwitch app takes the guesswork out of sustainable food choices, empowering consumers to take matters into their own hands, write Simone Pettigrew (The George Institute for Global Health) + Allison Gaines (@imperialcollege). theconversation.com/we-gave-60-000…

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We developed the #ecoSwitch app to empower consumers to make choices informed by this evidence - an analysis of some 60,000 individual foods and beverages - in the absence of a sustainability labelling system.

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Our world-first study in Nature Food shows that choosing eco-friendly food and drink products can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Australia's household shopping by as much as 71%.

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We are on the look-out for a Research Fellow to work on our many significant #BloodPressure projects in Australia. #HypertensionTaskforce

Closing date is 31 May 2024.

Hypertension Australia ACvA

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Great to see the George-led SMART-C study sparking discussions with the latest results presented at #ERA24 this week.

The trial provides important efficacy & safety evidence to inform the clinical use of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in combination.

ERA - European Renal Association

📌Excited to be in Geneva where I'm participating in the #WHA77 'Health for All Challenge' ahead of a busy week!
 
With dream team of The George Institute for Global Health colleagues and partners CSEM (UHC2030 Civil Society Engagement Mechanism) UHC2030 Dr Justin Koonin
 
Kicking off with World Health Organization (WHO) Walk the Talk 👣

Tomorrow the SPHERE #WHA77 side-event will highlight evidence from #Argentina , #Tunisia , #Kenya , and #Vietnam for implementing and sustaining meaningful, inclusive participation in decision-making processes that affect health.

Register here: shorturl.at/M6q3R

Thank you Gabriella Rogers for reporting on the brain injury trial being run by A/Profs Anthony Delaney & A/Prof Naomi Hammond at Royal North Shore ICU!
'Giving antibiotics early can prevent lung infections and increase survival.'
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#SocialParticipation promotes healthier behaviors and practices, reduces health inequalities, and instils trust in healthcare systems.

Thank you Claudia Selin Batz for highlighting the critical role of social participation in building strong and resilient health systems. #WHA77

How does the Federal budget stack up against the Australian Govnt's Measuring What Matters framework?
Alexandra Jones & Chelsea Hunnisett assess progress towards a wellbeing economy.

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