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Improve health outcomes for women as well as marginalised sex and gender groups

Establish a new Centre of Excellence for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine to better understand the causes of poor health, and develop better treatments, clinical guidelines and health services for all. Recognising and addressing the diverse health needs, risks and influences women experience at different stages of life should receive an increased and sustained focus beyond reproductive health. This approach ensures women have access to the necessary support to improve their lifelong health and well-being.5 Noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack, are leading causes of mortality for women. However, data on women’s unique needs for preventing and managing these conditions is limited, and risk factors are often underrecognised. This contributes to poorer clinical outcomes and greater complications in women with cardiovascular diseases.6 More research is needed to understand the unique risk factors women face in developing non

Invest in health in our region

Boost ODA to 0.7% by 2030 to continue Australia’s strong leadership in supporting health system strengthening in our region. Australia has a key role to play in supporting our Indo-Pacific neighbours to build resilient and equitable health systems, working towards universal health coverage. This is essential for reducing health disparities, ensuring stability and fostering economic development in the region. The International Development Policy is driving investments to tackle challenges including poverty, economic growth, healthcare, infrastructure investment, climate emergency, food security, disability equity and rights and gender equality.8 It is essential that such investments are guided by the priorities of partner countries and carried out through equitable partnerships with governments, civil society organisations and communities to optimise outcomes and long-term sustainability. Supporting and continuing to increase Official Development Assistance (ODA) will help to address s

Position Australia as a global leader in medical research

Fund health and medical breakthroughs by increasing the National Health and Medical Research Council budget by 30% to cover the full costs of research, both direct and indirect costs. Independent public health and medical research are critical drivers of health innovation, improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and enhancing the overall quality of life for all Australians. Medical research from 1990 to 2004 delivered net present gains of $78 billion – $52 billion in health gains and a further $26 billion in wider economic gains.10 In a time of unprecedented health challenges, including the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases, and emerging health threats such as climate emergency, investing in robust and sustainable public health and medical research is essential. Australia’s research community has consistently demonstrated capacity to deliver world-leading medical and public health innovations, advancing both na

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Vaibhav Chauhan

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Vaibhav Chauhan is the Director of Finance and Administration at George Institute for Global Health India, where he leads the Institute’s financial strategy, governance, and operational excellence. A seasoned finance leader, Vaibhav brings deep expertise across accounting, financial planning, legal, controllership, taxation, compliance, and enterprise operations.

Before joining The George Institute, Vaibhav headed the Finance and Operations of Protiviti India, a NYSE multi bn $ group, where he played a pivotal role in steering financial transformation and enabling sustained business growth. His career spans distinguished leadership positions at bioMérieux, SRF Limited, and HCL Technologies, reflecting his ability to navigate diverse industries and complex financial landscapes.

A multi-qualified professional, Vaibhav is a Chartered Accountant, a Company Secretary, and a US Certified Public Accountant. He holds a Commerce degree from Delhi University and a postgraduate qualification from IMT. Driven by a passion for innovation, he is actively advancing his expertise in AI and machine learning to elevate financial strategy and decision-making.

Vaibhav’s leadership and impact have earned him several prestigious recognitions, including India’s Top 100 CFOs, Business World’s Top 40 CFOs Under 40 & Exceptional Finance Manager, and the Financial Express’s Finance Visionary Leader award.

Mandatory Health Star Ratings now on the agenda as packaged food industry misses deadline for voluntary uptake

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