We have won the 1st battle but the Covid war is far from over

by Doctor Jeremy | Jul 7, 2020 | COVID 19

Update 7/7/2020 It’s remarkable that Timor-Leste has successfully contained the COVID-19 pandemic to just 24 confirmed cases and we are enormously proud to have played our part. We are only one contributor among many, standing alongside the Ministry of Health,...

Reflections from quarantine after 2 years teaching Doctors in Dili

by Dianne Sherriff | Jun 3, 2020 | COVID 19, Timorese Doctors

Greetings from Darwin, where the 2 weeks of quarantine has afforded the opportunity to reflect on 22 months in Timor L’este. One of the unexpected bonuses of working overseas, is the opportunity to intersect with some exceptional people – creative, innovative,...

Social media is saving lives

by Michelle Wilson | Jun 1, 2020 | COVID 19

Timor-Leste can be congratulated for how well it has responded to the current world pandemic so far and the Maluk Timor has had a huge hand in this. For those of you who visit our Facebook page you will have noticed a lot of health promotion and messages in Tetun...

Australia Supports Corona Virus response in Timor-Leste

by Helen Moorfoot | May 27, 2020 | COVID 19

The Australian Government is working in partnership with neighbouring countries to keep our region safe from coronavirus (COVID-19). It is responding to requests from our Pacific partners for laboratory diagnosis, personal protective equipment, risk communication...

Fast education via the phone…. the ‘Asteroid program’

by Michelle Wilson | May 27, 2020 | COVID 19, Timorese Doctors

How do you reach health care professionals that are scattered throughout Timor Leste and provide them with up-to-date and easily accessible information to assist decision making and improve clinical care? You find a partner, Catalpa International, who will work with...