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Read the latest opinion articles inspired by health and medicine research at ANU.
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities “must not become the norm”.
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Analysis and opinion | 9 Aug 2024
Repeated climate-sceptic claims enough to nudge the strongest endorsers
Climate misinformation may be more effective than we’d like to think.
Analysis and opinion | 7 Aug 2024
What matters to First Nations children in Australia? A new app is helping us find out
Australian children are among the healthiest in the world. However, First Nations children continue to be left behind.
Analysis and opinion | 22 Apr 2024
Health must be a priority amid simmering global tensions
Healthcare delivery must be free from political and ideological biases at the service point.
Analysis and opinion | 26 Oct 2023
Doctors are being sexually harassed at work. This needs to stop.
Dominique Lee was training in radiation oncology when she was invited to join her supervisor to discuss a training opportunity. Instead, she was drugged and sexually assaulted. A set of sexual safety standards, that can apply to all medical workplaces and add to the legislative requirements we are already required to meet, are in development.
Analysis and opinion | 21 May 2023
Federal budget: Boost of social enterprises and place-based initiatives helps communities most in need
By Dr Babita Bhatt and Prof Israr Qureshi. The federal budget has gained significant attention for supporting those most in need by delivering cost-of-living relief and strengthening Medicare. But it also recognises that some problems cannot be overcome with one-size-fits-all solutions.
Analysis and opinion | 19 May 2023
Is it time for a ‘wellbeing budget’ in Australia?
By Dr James Gordon. The Budget is light on detailing its effect on community wellbeing and social cohesion, but some good policies are hiding in the details.
Analysis and opinion | 9 Feb 2023
6 reasons why it’s so hard to see a GP
Why is it harder to access and afford GP care? Here are six key reasons why.
Analysis and opinion | 13 Jul 2022
How soon can I get COVID again? Experts now say 28 days – but you can protect yourself
Experts have reduced the protective window of prior infection from 12 weeks to 28 days. Ashwin Swaminathan two and a half year run of negative COVID tests
Analysis and opinion | 2 May 2022
How accurate is your RAT? 3 scenarios show it’s about more than looking for lines
As Omicron surges through the community, getting the right answer from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) is not as straightforward as reading one or two lines off the kit.
Analysis and opinion | 9 Mar 2022
Concerned about your risk of a heart attack? Here are 5 ways to improve your heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia – and worldwide. It is highly preventable, so it’s never too early to consider what you can do to improve the health of your heart. Here are five evidence-based ways to do this.