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"The current diphtheria outbreak – which has spread across four Australian
states and possibly claimed one man’s life – may seem unexpected.
But a closer look shows it is yet another example of inequitable systems –
including inadequate housing, a lack of washing facilities and under-investment
in preventive health care – driving the spread of infectious disease in
Australia’s remote communities.
For decades, groups such as the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health
Organisation – Australia’s national authority on Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander health care – has urged authorities to address these issues.
So why do they still exist? And can we fix them?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
