Professor Fay Johnstone is a public health physician and environmental epidemiologist who focuses on the health impacts of air pollution. She is the lead investigator for Safe Air; an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in air quality. Read her profile here: www.wghaustralia.org/profiling-se...

Dr Gina Samaan is Regional Emergency Director in WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme and she works on building sustainable systems for responding to health emergencies. Read her profile here: www.wghaustralia.org/profiling-se...

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Yesterday was World Field Epidemiology Day, centred on "Making our Mark"🦠. In honour, WGH Aus has launched a profiling series to share the stories of two remarkable women, Dr Gina Samaan and Prof Fay Johnston, and their work in field epidemiology.
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Congratulations to our Chair, A/Prof Meru Sheel, on her profile in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The article highlights her incredible work in infectious diseases, immunisation & acute emergency responses 💉🦠
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National Science Week is a great time to celebrate the people behind breakthroughs - and we would love to hear your stories. Share your own science journey, or tell us about the women in science who have inspired you in this thread!🧬🧪🧫

So, as we celebrate discoveries made in science so far, let’s also reflect this week on working towards a future in science that includes and serves everyone.💪🌸

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Yet, inequality in science and health still exists. Women are underrepresented in leadership roles, disparities exist in funding allocation, and much of our understanding of health and science research is based on “standard" male models.

This week is Australia's National Science Week.🧬It is an opportunity to celebrate science and scientists that have shaped our world! At WGH Aus, we recognise the incredible contributions of women scientists - whose work drives innovation, saves lives, and shapes a healthier, more equitable future.👩🏽‍🔬

🚨📣 Scholarship applications for #WD2026 are now OPEN! Apply now to join the first regionally hosted Women Deliver Conference in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. Change calls us here. 🔗 Apply today!👉 arinex.eventsair.com/wd2026/engsc...

A call for health sector "to work in solidarity to bring a gender justice lens to their work, whether that be via gender-responsive health promotion, service provision, education, data capture, advocacy, and cross-sectoral partnerships"
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3/3WGH Aus spoke with Helena Hassani; founder of Boland Parwaz, an organisation working to abolish child & forced marriage. Afghanistan-born and forced to flee to Australia in 2009, she is now a researcher, social worker, and human rights advocate. Read more: www.wghaustralia.org/profiling-se...

2/3 WGH Aus spoke with Hon Ayor Makur Chuot MLC, the first African-Australian woman elected to WA Parliament. After childhood in a refugee camp, she overcame significant barriers to work in various areas before being elected to the Legislative Council in WA. www.wghaustralia.org/profiling-se...

1/3 Refugee Week 2025 centers on ‘Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community’. In honour, WGH Aus launches a profiling series ton two remarkable refugee women, Hon Ayor Makur Chuot MLC and Helena Hassani, and their work to drive change in gender and health.

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