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The Long-Term Impact of Stunting on Children and Communities.

Did you know that as many as one in two children under the age of 5 in Timor-Leste are stunted by malnutrition? For those of us in developed nations with full fridges and lunchboxes, it’s almost impossible to imagine the sheer scale of the challenge malnutrition poses when it comes to the healthy development of […]

The Crucial Link Between Community Health Workers and Child Well-Being

In every country around the world, healthcare workers can play a crucial role in the wellbeing of children and their families throughout their local communities. In Timor-Leste, where healthcare access remains a challenge for many, Community Health Workers can sometimes be the only healthcare provider young children have access to.  For these communities, the role […]

Building Stronger Healthcare Systems in Timor-Leste Through Professional Development

In the years our Maluk Timor team has spent in Timor-Leste, we’ve had the privilege of seeing stronger healthcare continue to change the lives of Timorese families and communities. While progress has continued since independence was achieved in 2002, there are significant challenges that still face this beautiful growing nation – in particular, the challenge […]

Why Oral Health Matters: Linking Dental Care to Overall Well-Being

Even when other healthy habits fall to the wayside, brushing our teeth each day is one small, essential way we can make a regular contribution to our overall wellbeing. If you’ve ever thought that dental care was just about our teeth, this isn’t the case: in reality, the quality of our oral health has an […]

Educating Communities About Tuberculosis in Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste, a disease that’s entirely curable remains one of the largest threats to public health. Tuberculosis (TB) has been eradicated in many regions throughout the world, and in others, innovative medical treatments have turned this disease into one that’s preventable and manageable. In Timor-Leste, however, a lack of knowledge, resources, and healthcare access can […]

Outreach as a Strategy to Improve Health Outcomes in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste faces pressing challenges in achieving better health outcomes, yet effective solutions remain scarce. In a country where healthcare access is often limited by rugged geography and isolated communities, innovative approaches are essential to addressing these distinct needs. This is where outreach becomes invaluable, serving as the cornerstone of Maluk Timor’s strategy to bridge healthcare […]

Driving Greater Access to Healthcare in Rural Communities

Access to quality healthcare is something many people in first-world countries take for granted, but in rural communities in developing countries, it’s a different story. For these communities, distance, limited resources, and a lack of local services can make a simple doctor’s visit a daunting task. Addressing these disparities is crucial to ensuring that everyone, […]

Digital Literacy in Healthcare: Bridging the Gap in Timor-Leste

Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, digital literacy is becoming increasingly essential. In Timor-Leste, where access to the latest medical information and resources is limited, the gap between healthcare workers and digital tools has been a significant barrier to providing high-quality care. Recognizing this challenge, Maluk Timor has implemented a digital literacy program […]

Improving Access To Healthcare

Maluk Timor implements the Vaccine Access and Health Security Initiative (VAHSI) on behalf of the Australian Government’s Partnership for Human Development program. Last year, the project focused on strengthening vaccine services (Covid-19 and routine vaccination) and the public healthcare delivery system in Dili, Ermera and Oecusse municipalities in Timor-Leste. As part of the initiative, we […]

CONFERENCE POSTPONED due to COVID outbreak

The conference (30-31 March 2021)  is co-hosted by the Timor-Leste Ministry of Health’s National Health Institute, Menzies School of Health Research, Maluk Timor and DFAT’s Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security. One year after Timor-Leste reported its first COVID-19 cases, this conference provides unique opportunities for meaningful dialogue on upscaling health systems and protecting our communities […]

Webinar for Donors with CEO, Dr Jeremy and Board Chair, Julie Hamblin

The Maluk Timor team are eager to keep all our supporters informed about the proactive and life saving work that we are doing in Timor Leste during the COVID19 pandemic. This is work that YOU have helped to enable through your support of Maluk Timor. As we all grapple with the social and economic impacts […]

Timor Leste COVID UPDATE – June 2020

As the world continues to look to ways to manage the COVID19 pandemic, in Timor Leste our team is continuing to work with and support the Timorese staff working in the Community Health Centres. We are continuing to work closely with the Timor Leste Ministry of Health and to be supported by DFAT funding. Infection […]

Oportunidade servisu – Lider ekipa HIV

OPORTUNIDADE SERVISU – LIDER EKIPA HIV  Maluk Timor agora dadaun buka hela pessoal ne’ebé iha dedikasaun no entusias atu servisu hamutuk ho Ekipa Programa HIV nudar Lider ba Ekipa HIV. Ekipa ida ne’e konsiste husi pessoal husi Ministério da Saúde no Maluk Timor ONG, no sei baze iha Sentru Saúde Komunitaria Internamentu Vera Cruz, Caicoli […]

Job opportunity – HIV team leader

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]JOB OPPORTUNITY – MALUK TIMOR HIV TEAM LEADER Maluk Timor is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Team leader to join our HIV team.  The team will be comprised of both Ministry of Health and Maluk Timor members, and will be based at the HIV Care Centre in Vera Cruz. […]

Are you a Doctor interested Communicable Diseases and Education ?

For doctors interested in global and tropical health and interested in an opportunity to make a significant contribution to health, to learn, to educate and to participate in operational research. East Timor is a country with many communicable disease challenges and a developing health system that offers numerous opportunities. Maluk Timor (MT) is a not-for-profit […]

Staffing Growth to meet the need

Some of the team at the recent board lunch in the garden of Maluk Timor Headquarters One year ago, Maluk Timor launched with 2 ½ programs and 17 staff, low on resources but with high hopes. Twelve months on we find that we’ve flourished, growing into 9 programs with 50 staff. It’s been quite a […]

Partnership with Klibur Domins

Last August 28, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate Klibur Domins achievements as they hosted Former Prime Minister and health minister, Dr. Rui Maria de Araujo. Great progress in Tuberculosis, Mental Health, Dental and Rehabilitation has been made, thanks to the combined efforts. We are very excited to be working closely with them to […]