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AMA’s third report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

AMA President, Dr Bill Glasson, today released the AMA’s third report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, ‘Healing Hands – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Requirements’.

12 Aug 2004

Rates of infant and maternal mortality in indigenous communities are among the highest in the Americas

In its most recent edition, "Healing our Spirit Worldwide"—PAHO's bulletin on indigenous health—notes that national averages often mask significant regional differences in these rates, citing the examples of Bolivia, Honduras and Guatemala. While overall maternal mortality in Bolivia, for example, stands at 390 per every 100,000 live births, in the department of Potosí, which has a larger indigenous population, the figure climbs to 496 per 100,000.

7 Jul 2004

Report shows the health of Australians continues to improve

A comprehensive report shows the health of Australians continues to improve and as a nation we are healthier than we’ve ever been.

21 Jun 2004

Australian government programs help improve Indigenous eye health

The Australian Government today released the Review of the Implementation of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Program as well as its response.

28 May 2004

Indigenous Health News and Research

AMA’s third report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Rates of infant and maternal mortality in indigenous communities are among the highest in the Americas

Report shows the health of Australians continues to improve

Australian government programs help improve Indigenous eye health

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