The International Health Division aims to undertake research and training with partners in our region to better prevent and treat infections of major public health importance and improve women’s and children’s health. We have five research groups; malaria, tuberculosis and bacterial infections, international nutrition, international child health and rheumatic heart disease.

The International Health Division has established a reputation as a centre for research and training in global health, including major regional collaborations with Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Timor Leste and Pacific Island countries including Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Our global health research spans some of the major public health problems of our region – malaria, tuberculosis, and severe bacterial infections, with worsening drug resistance posing a major threat to controlling these diseases. 

The primary focus from 2003-08 has been on malaria and tuberculosis research in Indonesia and Timor Leste, and on controlling streptococcal diseases, particularly rheumatic heart disease in Pacific Island countries. Most recently, the Division has established an International Nutrition group, with a focus on women and children’s health.

The Division is a partner in several initiatives including the newly established Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) where the division hosts the Vivax Working Group, and the Women’s and Children's Health Knowledge Hub, where we have a lead role in nutrition activities and child survival work aimed at contributing to the achievement of Millenium Development Goals 4 and 5. 
 

The International Health Division aims to undertake research and training with partners in our region to better prevent and treat infections of major public health importance and improve women’s and children’s health. We have five research groups; malaria, tuberculosis and bacterial infections, international nutrition, international child health and rheumatic heart disease.

The International Health Division has established a reputation as a centre for research and training in global health, including major regional collaborations with Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Timor Leste and Pacific Island countries including Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Our global health research spans some of the major public health problems of our region – malaria, tuberculosis, and severe bacterial infections, with worsening drug resistance posing a major threat to controlling these diseases. 

The primary focus from 2003-08 has been on malaria and tuberculosis research in Indonesia and Timor Leste, and on controlling streptococcal diseases, particularly rheumatic heart disease in Pacific Island countries. Most recently, the Division has established an International Nutrition group, with a focus on women and children’s health.

The Division is a partner in several initiatives including the newly established Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) where the division hosts the Vivax Working Group, and the Women’s and Childrens Health Knowledge Hub, where we have a lead role in nutrition activities and child survival work aimed at contributing to the achievement of Millenium Development Goals 4 and 5.