Making sure all Australians have access to the care they need: response to Australia’s Federal Budget
“The George Institute welcomes the increased investment in the health system and in preventative health care so all Australians have access to the care they need. “Health Care Homes, a national opt-out My Health Record, cheaper medicines and new approaches to funding healthcare are integral to an equitable and 21st century health system. “Encouraging prescriptions […]
South Africans on target to shake their salt habit
South Africa is on track to meet mandatory salt targets, according to analysis of more than 11,000 packaged foods. But, the study by The George Institute for Global Health (Peters et al published in Nutrients journal) found many commonly eaten products including bread, sausages and crisps still contained high levels of salt just months before the […]