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ABC Darwin Sundays - Job of the week - Infectious Disease Doctor
Professor Anna Ralph talks about her role as an Infectious disease doctor and researcher.
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The Australian | Hit Covid fast: antiviral drugs to keep infected out of hospital
The nation’s top doctors predict new antiviral treatments to fight Covid-19 will make the disease significantly more manageable and ensure the hospital system can easily cope with any future spike in post-lockdown cases.
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Pandemic Warriors | Inside Timor Leste's COVID testing laboratory
ABC Australia | Against the odds, Timorese medical professionals raced to set-up the countries first COVID-19 testing facility.
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Fortalese Sistema Saúde Iha Timor Leste
Ohin loron, marka tinan rua dezde Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) ofisialmente estabelese nia eskritóriu ida iha Timor-Leste.
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Menzies Affirm To Work Closely With TL Ministry Of Health Strengthening Health Systems
Yesterday marks two years since Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) officially established an office in Timor-Leste and comitted to work with the Timor-Leste Government and partners to strengthen health systems for responding to infectious diseases challenges.
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Menzies Marka Tinan Rua Fortalese sistema saúde iha Timor-Leste
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Prezensa Menzies Hodi Fortalese Sistema Saúde iha Timor-Leste
Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) ohin Segunda (13/9/2021) kompleta nia tinan rua ba estabelese nia eskritóriu iha Timor-Leste ho nia objetivu hodi fortalese Sistema saude iha Timor-Leste.
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Menzies mantém cooperação com Governo para fortalecer sistema de saúde timorense
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Menzies fortalese sistema saúde iha Timor-Leste
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Projetu MATCH Sei Ajuda Rezolve Sofrimentu A’as ba Morbidade no Mortalidade iha TL
Hare’e ba numeru moras Malaria, Tuberkuloze, COVID-19 ho HIV (MATCH) iha Timor-Leste ne’ebe a’as, Ministeriu Saude ho parseria Menzies halo koperasaun ba projetu MATCH hodi rezolve sofrimentu a’as ba morbidade no mortalidade.
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Mellora diagnóstiku no vijilánsia ba moras infeksiozu sira iha Timor-Leste
Dezenvolve ona inisiativu foun ida hodi ajuda halo di’ak liu tan diagnóstiku no vijilánsia ba moras infeksiozu sira iha Timor-Leste.
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Menzies Lidera Diagnóstiku no Vijilànsia ba moras Infeksiozu iha Timor-Leste
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Mellora diagnóstiku no vijilánsia ba moras infeksiozu sira iha Timor-Leste
Dezenvolve ona inisiativu foun ida hodi ajuda halo di’ak liu tan diagnóstiku no vijilánsia ba moras infeksiozu sira iha Timor-LesteM MATCHTL, ne’e signifika Malária, Tuberkuloze (TBC), COVID-19 no HIV nia diagnóstiku no vijilánsia iha Timor-Leste, sei lidera husi Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) hamutuk ho parseria ne’ebé eziste ona ho Ministériu Saúde Timor-Leste, liu-liu iha Timor-Leste nia Laboratóriu Nasionál Saúde (LNS) no Departamentu Kontrolu Moras.
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Projetu MATCH sei hadi'a diagnóstiku moras infesiozu iha TL
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NHL dan Menzies tingkatkan diagnosis penyakit menular melalui proyek MATCH TL
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Menzies liderarà projeto de diagnóstico e vigilância de doenças infeciosas em Timor-Leste
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Menzies to improve diagnosis and surveillance of infectious diseases in TL
A new initiative has been developed by Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) to improve diagnosis and surveillance of infectious diseases in Timor-Leste.
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Improving diagnosis and surveillance of infectious diseases in Timor-Leste
A new initiative has been developed to help improve diagnosis and surveillance of infectious diseases in Timor-Leste.
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COVID-19: Autoridades timorenses estimam mais de 50 mil casos em Díli
O Instituto Nacional de Saúde timorense, Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS), as Equipas de Apoio Médico Australiano (AusMAT) e a Menzies School of Health Research, instituição que apoia o Laboratório Nacional timorense em Díli, nos testes à covid-19, também participam na análise.
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COVID-19 vaccination video in Kunwinjku
Jeanette Burrunali from the Bininj Kunwok Regional Language Centre recently asked Dr Jane Davies lots of questions about the vaccine, questions that people want to know the answers to.
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COVID-19 breaks out in Timor-Leste
COVID-19 and severe floods are putting Timor-Leste’s health care system under increasing pressure.
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Thousands homeless in Timor-Leste as the country tries to contain COVID-19
On RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly and guest Dr Josh Francis.
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Australian government to support Timor-Leste flood recovery after at least 27 people die
Dr Francis said the national laboratory where Timor-Leste conducts COVID-19 tests had been flooded on the weekend, but workers at the facility had put in an "enormous" effort and successfully saved testing equipment and reagents by moving them above the waters.
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ABC News: Interview with Dr Josh Francis about COVID-19 in Timor Leste
Timor Leste has responded remarkably well to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last 12 months.
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Making diabetes care more culturally safe
Menzies School of Health Research has done research that shows our rates of Type 2 Diabetes and Gestation Diabetes are the highest in the world.
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Tapeworm, vertigo and pancreatitis drugs are being trialled as COVID-19 treatments
Infectious diseases physician Professor Josh Davis from the Menzies School of Health Research is looking at whether a drug used to treat pancreatitis can be repurposed to treat COVID-19.
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Unmasking Inequalities Panel 1 Minority Responses to COVID19
This panel featuring Professor James Smith discusses the ways in which the COVID-19 crisis exposes the differential treatment of minoritized communities.
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Northern Territory: the little health system that could (beat COVID-19)
The Northern Territory has done as well as any health system in the country at flattening the COVID-19 curve. Dr Nick Douglas and his colleagues discuss with MJA how this was achieved.
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Northern Territory's strict COVID-19 isolation smashes curve
THE Northern Territory’s strict public health measures in response to COVID-19 have so far proved successful in containing community transmission and preventing any deaths, despite the NT hospital system often operating “beyond capacity”, according to the authors of a research letter published online today by the Medical Journal of Australia.
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Making community health training available to remote Indigenous communities during COVID-19
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, community health training in remote Indigenous communities has been able to continue thanks to a partnership between the Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) and Medibank.
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Australians about: COVID-19 - Dr Joshua Francis
Infectious disease doctor Joshua Francis is worried about what COVID-19 will do in a country like Timor Leste, where health facilities are already stretched. He and his colleagues from Menzies School of Health Research set-up the country's first testing facility.
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NEWS Navigating COVID-19 ‘tiger country’
Catch up with Professor Josh Davis. An Infectious Diseases physician at Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital and researcher at Menzies School of Health Research
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COVID workers urge Australia to increase vital aid to poorest countries
Australians who have left the luxuries of home behind to join the virus battle in countries like Iraq and Laos, where aid is incredibly hard to come by, share their stories from the frontline.
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CoronaCheck #32: Clive Palmer's 'ridiculous' hepatitis B comparison
Professor Josh Davis, a senior principal research fellow at Menzies and former president of ASID, told Fact Check that comparing deaths from hepatitis B and COVID-19 was "ridiculous".
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Nevio Sarmento: Behind the frontline of the COVID-19 response
Nevio Sarmento is a microbiologist on the frontline of Timor-Leste’s COVID-19 response. He is also a PhD student at Menzies studying the serotypes of pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae) in pneumonia and malnourished children under five who are...
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Q&A with Ismael Barreto, a Menzies technical advisor in Timor-Leste
Ismael Barreto is a technical advisor for the COVID-19 laboratory response in Timor-Leste. He recently talked to us about his decision to return to Timor-Leste and his role in the response.
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Q&A with Menzies Fulbright scholar, Professor James Smith
Prof James Smith has recently returned from his Fulbright Scholar Program in the US, providing insight into life during COVID-19 in the states.
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Pacific Beat | Timor-Leste faces dengue fight amid COVID-19 pandemic
Dr Josh Francis, who leads Timor-Leste programs at Menzies, said the country was in a strong position to respond to the pandemic due to its expertise in managing dengue.
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Dr Jennifer Yan: Responding across borders
Dr Jennifer Yan is a paediatrician and paediatric infectious diseases physician at Royal Darwin Hospital, as well as a senior research fellow at Menzies School of Health Research. At Menzies she leads projects in Timor-Leste with Dr Josh Francis,...
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Short courses really right for the times
For pandemic-priority it is hard to beat the Menzies School of Health Research which newly offers, a graduate certificate in infectious disease prevention and control.
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An open letter from 119 scientists and researchers to The Lancet
Signed by clinicians, medical researchers, statisticians, and ethicists from across the world, follows the publication of a paper on using hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19.
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Aboriginal Health News Alert #75 - Corona virus and smoking news
Professor David Thomas says health staff can emphasise the research evidence of the benefits to stress management, mental health and well-being that come with successfully quitting smoking.
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Researchers: empowering First Nations communities on health is key in pandemic responses
Kristy Crooks, PhD Candidate with the Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University. Kristy is a Euahlayi woman.
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Epidemiologist Dr Karen Dempsey - part of the NT COVID-19 response
When Timor-Leste voted for independence in 1999, violence erupted in the small island nation. Many Timorese were evacuated to Darwin to escape the withdrawing Indonesian troops. The Northern Territory Centre for Disease Control (CDC) managed the diagnosis...
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Reimagining health education in remote communities
Pop-up labs have been transformed to encourage healthy lifestyles and teach communities about how to stay healthy during lock-down and beyond. HealthLAB, a Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) initiative, is a pop-up lab where you can have an...
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Dili laboratory begins testing for coronavirus independently
In collaboration with Menzies, the National Health Laboratory in Timor-Leste has begun reporting results of COVID-19 tests independently.
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Q&A with Menzies endocrinologist, Professor Louise Maple-Brown
Prof Louise Maple-Brown discusses new diabetes guidelines during COVID-19.
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More than 100 COVID-19 research projects across Australia from Medical Research Institutes
Across AAMRI’s members there are more than 100 research projects currently in progress relating to COVID-19, covering vaccines, drug trials, diagnostics, screening tests, mental health and indigenous health.
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The Magic Cure: A book to help Australian parents talk to kids about coronavirus
The Magic Cure, written by Professor Anna Ralph, tells the story of two human siblings, an elf, a wizard and the search for a cure for a mystery illness.
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ABC News: Impact of services to remote Indigenous communities
A/Prof Heidi Smith-Vaughan, leads a mobile educational training service team in Darwin called Healthlab. She says while coronavirus has restricted travel, social media has opened up access to communities.
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Australian doctors aid Timor Leste in COVID-19 fight
Australian doctors have joined the fight against COVID-19 in Timor-Leste in a bid to prevent devastation in one of South-East Asia's most vulnerable countries.
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Australian doctor in East Timor warns of impact coronavirus could have if it spreads there
An Australian doctor on the frontline of treating COVID-19 in East Timor, has called on his trust in God to help him, warning of the “devastating” impact if the virus spreads in the vulnerable nation.
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Territory wins praise
Prof Kelly spent nine years in the NT working as a principal research fellow at the Menzies School of Health Research, as well as with the Centre for Disease Control.
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RDH set to trial cocktail of drugs
Menzies researcher and Co-director of infectious diseases at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals Dr Jane Davies said the two drugs have shown promising signs of working to fight the virus in test tubes.
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Australian doctors aim to stop COVID-19 from 'tearing through' Timor-Leste
Australian doctors have joined the fight against COVID-19 in Timor-Leste in a bid to prevent devastation in one of South-East Asia's most vulnerable countries.
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Play to Connect team adapts program to support remote communities during COVID
The Play to Connect team work with parents and children aged between three and seven to learn about child development through creative child-led play.
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Trump’s Faulty Malaria-Coronavirus Connection
President Trump has suggested there are few novel coronavirus cases in “malaria countries” because of the use of the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine.
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Expert opinion - Kidney disease and COVID-19
For many years, experts at Menzies School of Health Research have contributed to the development and revision of national guidelines for health service delivery. The COVID-19 pandemic poses multiple challenges to how we deliver critical health services...
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The role of universities in times of national crisis
Edited excerpt: Associate Professor Erin Smith and Professor Ross Andrews discuss their role in the nation’s recent crises and the contribution that universities and researchers make to the nation during such times.
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Cancer and COVID-19 - What it means for our mob
"Having cancer can be a stressful situation, made more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s really important for our Mob that we take particular care of ourselves, stay isolated as much as possible, especially if you are 50 or over...
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COVID-19 health messaging in language
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of Menzies researchers have developed a series of videos for people living in Aboriginal communities with health conditions such as chronic kidney, lung and/or heart disease. The videos encourage people to stay...
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The tobacco industry in the time of COVID-19: time to shut it down?
The world will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic changed. Phasing out cigarette sales would be an enormous long-term gain for public health.
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Q&A with infectious diseases expert Professor Josh Davis
Professor Josh Davis is a clinician researcher, and divides his time between clinical work as an infectious diseases physician in Newcastle, and research work as a senior principal research fellow based at Menzies. He is also the President of the...
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The answer to Indigenous vulnerability to coronavirus: a more equitable public health agenda
Indigenous peoples over 50 have been directed to self-isolate, while for non-Indigenous people the age cut-off is 70. This is a reminder of the ongoing crisis of Indigenous health.
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Dr Lisa Whop - The answer to Indigenous vulnerability to COVID-19
Dr Lisa Whop a senior research fellow at Menzies has collaborated with Dr Chelsea Bond a senior research fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Social Science to provide a thought provoking article addressing Indigenous vulnerability to...
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Strengthening family relationships through play
Local Aboriginal implementation officers are delivering an innovative variation of the Play to Connect parenting program in Wurrumiyanga, Tiwi Islands to support families through learning and play. The Menzies Play to Connect team works with parents and...
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Researchers call for stronger regulation of online gambling industry in the NT
Dear Minister Fyles - Please see the attached letter from a group of public health researchers concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on patterns of gambling, and in particular, online gambling.
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A political impasse in Timor-Leste as coronavirus looms
Despite the political impasse, preparations for their COVID-19 response by the interim government and President have been systematic and reassuring.
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Rapid regional assistance for Pandemic Preparedness and Response Planning
The Australian Government is working closely with partners to support a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Pacific.
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Australia helps Timor-Leste to prepare for COVID-19
Australia is supporting Timor-Leste to be prepared in case there is an outbreak of COVID-19.
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Capacity building in Timor-Leste
Menzies has had a key role in helping the Ministry of Health in Timor-Leste prepare for the likelihood of a COVID-19 outbreak through health systems strengthening. Currently, Timor-Leste has only one confirmed case of COVID-19, however an outbreak could...
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Demands Grow to Shut Down Pokies
Pressure is building for poker machine venues to be closed. A number of public health and gambling experts made the call almost a week ago and yet slot machine venues remain open across Tasmania.
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Researcher profile | Thank you Dr Jane Davies
Dr Jane Davies, was instrumental in establishing the Menzies collaborative hepatitis B research program in the Northern Territory. Dr Davies is also the co-Director of Infectious Diseases at Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), and has been an integral part of...
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Coronavirus assistance to Pacific and Timor-Leste
Coronavirus [COVID-19] is now affecting 75 countries, with the total number of cases over 90,000 and the global death toll at more than 3000.
Public health messaging
Vaccine information videos
Australia
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Timor - Leste
- Maut Afa Vasina Simu - COVID-19 vaccine information in Fataluku language
- Mai Ita Teha Vasina - COVID-19 vaccine information in Kemak languages
- "Man | Vasina Hosok" (Bunak): COVID-19 vaccine information video in Bunak
- "Makasae" vaccine video: COVID-19 vaccine information video in Makasae
- Ma it sium vasina (Mambae): COVID-19 vaccine information video in Mambae
Stay strong on country videos
- Stay strong on country - a message about coronavirus from Barunga, NT (Kriol and English)
- Stay strong on country - a message about coronavirus from Darwin, NT (English)
- Stay strong on country - a message about coronavirus from Tiwi, NT (Tiwi)
- Stay strong on country - a message about coronavirus for Yolŋu (in Yolŋu Matha)
Fact sheets
- Águas, R., Mahdi, A., Shretta, R., Horby, P., Landray, M., White, L.,et al. (2021). Potential health and economic impacts of dexamethasone treatment for patients with COVID-19. Nat Commun, 12, 915. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-21134-2
- Douglas, N.M., Meumann, E.M., Krause, V.L. & Davies, J., for the Northern Territory COVID-19 Response Group (2020). Successful containment to date of SARS-CoV2 transmission in the Northern Territory. The Medical Journal of Australia. doi: 10.5694/mja2.50840.
- Davis, J.S., Ferreira, D., Denholm, J.T. & Tong, S.Y.C. (2020). Clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): The current state of play [Preprint]. The Medical Journal of Australia, April 27.
- Howitt, R., Alves de Jesus, G., Araujo, F., Francis, J., Marr, I., McVean, M., MacMoran, E., Rollinson, V., Chung, A. & Yip, T.W. (2020). Screening and triage at health-care facilities in Timor-Leste during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, April 22. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30183-1.
- Hefler, M. & Gartner, C.E. (2020). The tobacco industry in the time of COVID-19: time to shut it down. Tobacco Control, 29, 245-246. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2020-055807
- Kerrigan, V., Lee, A.M., Ralph, A.P., Lawton, P.D. (2020). Stay Strong: Aboriginal leaders deliver COVID-19 health messages. Health Promotion Journal of Australia. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.364
- Smith, J.A., & Judd.J. (2020). COVID-19: Vulnerability and the power of privilege in a pandemic. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 31(2), 158-160. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.333