The latest news from Maluk Timor
All the latest news direct from Maluk can be found below. But we also recommend you check out the personal blog of our Medical Director Dr Jeremy Read Maluk's NewsCheck out Dr Jeremy's Blog- All
- ASTEROID project
- COVID 19
- Dental Program
- Donors and Fundraising
- Dr Jeremy's Blog
- HIV/AIDS
- Malnutrition
- News
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Staff Stories
- Timorese Doctors
- Tuberculosis
- Volunteer Stories
- Women's Health
HIV program – How you could help
The HIV team has achieved genuinely astonishing results in very tough circumstances. 80 patients newly diagnosed with HIV commenced on...
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Nutrition Program – 2021 & beyond – How you could help
Nutrition Program - 2021 and beyond An important program still in its early development stages. A major opportunity to address...
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Maluk Timor is excited to be co-hosting for the regions health security
The conference (30-31 March 2021) is co-hosted by the Timor-Leste Ministry of Health’s National Health Institute, Menzies School of Health...
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Webinar link – Gordon Peake in conversation with Dr Jeremy
Click here to listen Our international members of the Maluk Timor team - 17 strong In a very challenging...
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HIV – there is now action because there is knowledge
The district hospital doctors were worried about this child, a 10-month old girl with a serious respiratory infection. They were...
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Nutrition or lack there of – What is the problem and how you might help
What is the problem? East Timor is the most undernourished country in Asia[1] and was recently listed as the second...
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Photo of the 17 strong International team ”working” at Maluk Timor
We thought you would like to see who is over in TL at this remarkable time in the history of...
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Making a difference
Grab a coffee and enjoy the latest edition of Dr Jeremys Blog..... Link
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On ‘world heart day’ – we remember – RHD is preventable!
What are you doing to celebrate world heart day? For many of us, world heart day means remembering to set...
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Launching our First App for ‘Infection,Prevention & Control’
This is a big year for Maluk Timor, and we have just launched our first app called HAROMAN meaning ‘Enlightened’...
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Energy and persistence conquer all things – HIV training is being rolled out
As you may have read this week we farewelled the wonderful Dr Eleanor MacMorran - all though there were plenty...
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Australian Volunteers International (AVI’s) doing good
The below story appeared on the Australian Embassy's facebook page about 'OUR JESS' - one of the marvellous Australians currently...
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Reflections from quarantine after 2 years teaching Doctors in Dili
Greetings from Darwin, where the 2 weeks of quarantine has afforded the opportunity to reflect on 22 months in Timor...
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Social media is saving lives
Timor-Leste can be congratulated for how well it has responded to the current world pandemic so far and the Maluk...
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Australia Supports Corona Virus response in Timor-Leste
The Australian Government is working in partnership with neighbouring countries to keep our region safe from coronavirus (COVID-19). It is...
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Fast education via the phone…. the ‘Asteroid program’
How do you reach health care professionals that are scattered throughout Timor Leste and provide them with up-to-date and easily...
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Webinar on Covid 19 – presented by Dr Jeremy and the team
We are very proud to have run and now published our first webinar - we had 72 listeners ! Dr...
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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...
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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...
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An unsung remarkable woman – Dr Bethany Beckett
Jack of all Trades: A Conversation with Dr. Bethany No two days look alike for Dr. Bethany Beckett. As Maluk...
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Good-bye & Hello to our Board Chair’s
GOODBYE… In December we said goodbye to our very capable, philanthropic, energetic and much loved Chairman of the board Ross...
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Maluk Timor Nursing team continues to kick goals with Triage
Last week the Maluk Timor Nursing team were supporting Ministry of Health nurses to triage patients at outpatients of Becora...
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Motivated by gratitude to our neighbours and family – The Ribot’ legacy for Timor
Behind every Maluk Timor programme are some amazing supporters. Mike and Kate Ribot are one example. Motivated by a commitment...
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What does the fastest woman (& volunteer) in Timor have to say…
Hear what one of our long term volunteers, Jess Harries - public health nurse and fastest woman in Timor! -...
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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...
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Our wonderful leader – Rofina – fights against TB
Let me introduce you to Rofina dos Santos, a formidable force within Tuberculosis (TB) in Timor-Leste, and the person we...
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Our TB programme & how you can help
Tuberculosis (TB) is a huge problem in Timor-Leste. Second to North Korea, it has the second highest TB rates per...
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Proud Dr Eleanor – our HIV mentor
Ano waves a smiling young man out of the door. “Pasiente numeru 97, doutora!” he tells me, with a big...
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Volunteer Dr Lauren’s in country story
Dr Lauren Chalmers, Maluk Timor TB Program Mentor, Dili, East Timor As I was in a doctors’ mess back in...
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A story of hope and capacity building done right
Nursing Triage: In February 2018, a young child died whilst waiting to see a doctor in one of Dili’s Community...
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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,...
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Momentus day for Maluk Timor and the MOH
On Wednesday afternoon, 11th September, 2019, our local NGO Maluk Timor has formalised its relationship with the Ministry of Health...
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Dr Clare Nourse has been awarded and AM !
Congratulations to Paediatric Infection Specialist Dr Clare Nourse who has been appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of...
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Midwifery team building collaborative connections
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING The Maluk Timor midwifery team has been focused on building a relationship with the midwives at one of...
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Nursing Triage systems save lives
We want the Timorese community to value and respect their local health centres. That respect will be based on more...
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The value of good nursing care in TL
Any of us who have ever been sick or hospitalised know the value of a great nurse. Doctors breeze in...
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Making HIV patients feel safe and valued: Beatriz’s story
The first time Beatriz* started taking treatment for HIV was around a year ago. She stopped taking it after just...
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Improving maternal HIV screening
Procession of the pink plastic table to its new home in the antenatal clinic. You might think that this is...
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A Maluk approach to starting a HIV program
The team: Madalena, Nina, Eleanor, Dircia, Alfredo, Ano and Odilia. Sitting on the floor of Office World surrounded by stationery,...
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The Illawarra rocks for Timor-Leste
This weekend Joe and Maura Cato held their 4th annual fundraiser on behalf of Maluk Timor! The Illawarra locals have...
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Heavy rain doesn’t dampen spirits at the HIV clinic
Our HIV clinic was flooded last week. One learns to expect rain in the rainy season, but the downpour on...
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Dr Ella brings healthcare to rural Timor-Leste outpost
Dr Anferida Monteiro Fernandes, or “Dr Ella” as she is known, works in a remote health post in the subdistrict...
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Music Festival Berry April 6 (12- 4pm)
FOXFEST FUNDRAISER RETURNS TO BERRY Berry will again host a special concert in aid of East Timor on Saturday April...
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From country Victoria to Timor-Leste: doctors share their story
In 2018, Drs Lindsay and Dianne Sherriff farewelled their home and country practice of 25 years in Kerang, Victoria and...
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Training Timor’s future medical leaders
Timor-Leste remains in the grip of diseases of poverty such as tuberculosis, rheumatic heart disease and malnutrition. Since 2002, the...
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Farewell to Christine Carberry – founding board member
Dear friends and family of Christine, This message is on behalf of everyone involved with the NGO Maluk Timor based...
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Australian dentists support local technicians
Much joy comes from volunteering............ read more
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Australian Aid Friendship Grant awarded to Maluk
Maluk Timor is successful in its application in the inaugural round of Australian Aid: Friendship Grants – the Nursing Triage...
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Diverse challenges require diverse programs
From newsletter..... In addition to using the donations you give to meet the immediate needs of the patients right in...
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Stories from the frontline
Here are two short stories, inspired by our clients and told by our local team members. The first one is...
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True spirit of volunteerism
A volunteer is someone who is compassionate, kind, idealistic and more than anything, selfless – someone who puts the needs...
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A young family saved from TB
"A 23 year old female was admitted to Klibur Domin with infectious TB, she had been started on treatment a...
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Staffing Growth to meet the need
One year ago, Maluk Timor launched with 2 ½ programs and 17 staff, low on resources but with high hopes....
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Triage Triumph – Go the NURSES
Triage Triumph Most of us take it for granted that when we arrive at an Emergency Department we will be...
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Respect and hope – the HIV story
In the 1980’s HIV/AIDS was considered a death sentence. It was an horrific epidemic that destroyed people from the inside...
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The Reality of TB in TL
This is what we don't see - the daily battles of the people of Timor-Leste with Tuberculosis, and the risk of relapse haunting them everyday.
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Oral Health in Timor-Leste
Updates on the oral health in Timor-Leste, and an initiative by Maluk Timor to hold the first ever TL Dental Health Symposium.
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Partnership with Klibur Domins
Last August 28, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate Klibur Domins achievements as they hosted Former Prime Minister and...
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Closing of 2017/2018 financial year
Here's an update on the previous financial year, 2017/2018. We appreciate and are all very grateful for your donations. Thank you.
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An easier way to donate is here!
There are a few changes on our donation methods which helps both of us in the long-run. Read them here and we thank you for your continuous help.
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Welcoming 2018 with Maluk Timor
We welcome 2018 by sharing with you some of the recent activities Maluk Timor has done. Continue supporting us so we can continue our service to the Timorese.
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Support Maluk Timor in helping Timor-Leste
Help the Timorese people by helping Maluk Timor and their programs to improve general health and target diseases spreading in Timor-Leste.
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Voluntary Board member Dr Josh presenting – BE INSPIRED
Dr Josh presenting at DFTB conference.............. Don’t Forget The Bubbles was conceived as a way of sharing our collective knowledge....
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A message from Dr. Chris Fenton
Read our CEO's message addressing the recent improvements in Maluk Timor's work and how we can strive to do even better.
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6 years with donor Margaret and family
Get to know one of our major donors, Margaret James and her family in this blog post.
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Stories from Jo, accounting mentor
Read more on Jo's heartfelt blog entry about her experience working with Maluk Timor in helping the Timorese by sharing her expertise.
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Stepping up: Dircia – HIV Team Leader
Meet Dircia, who, through the efforts of Maluk Timor, was inspired to step up and lead the HIV Team in providing high quality health care.
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Remember Joan, this amazing 93-year-old?
She funded the building of our training room. Forward thinking, generous and investing in young people, an example to us all.
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Wild Timor Coffee in Melbourne – Giving Back
These newly equipped Doctors bags will go out into the districts via the new GP’s returning to their rural health posts.
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We Up-Skill Rural Health Care Workers
We recognise and respond to women in high-risk situations and try to get them to a safe location for delivery.
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Our commitment to stamp out TB is at it’s strongest
Just one example of staff going into the back of beyond in the district of Maliana chasing out cases of Tuberculosis.
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Job Opening for Medical Engineer Without Borders
There is a huge unmet need in the maintenance of medical equipment, we would love to get involved but we need a champion.
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Our goal: 95% vaccination for 0-5 year olds
Maluk Timor and the Ministry of Health are targeting measles, rubella & polio. Our goal: 95% vaccination coverage for 0-5yo.
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Celebrating Our Brand New Triage Program
The Vera Cruz triage program ensures assessment is not delayed, malnutrition is not missed and Tuberculosis patients are isolated.
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Commitment is no problem for our Dental Nurse Team
Broken car? No problems. Luis, Efi and our new Volunteering dental nurse hit their third school in Tibar.
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Gaining Control of the Tuberculosis Epidemic
Tuberculosis is the #1 killer in Timor-Leste and we're working toward understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment
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Sadly, TL is vulnerable to an HIV epidemic
Our goal is to train up the local team and building on their knowledge and skill to provide a high quality, holistic service.
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Still Missing Mana Lucia’s Vibrant Face at Maluk
Such a wonderful experience. We look forward to her return and sharing all she has learnt.
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Dr Inda is a glimpse into the future in Dentistry
Young adults rise up to help lead their people- changing the culture of adult peer education. "It’s a sign of things to come."
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Timorese doctors learn more on disability
Timorese doctors have join Kilbur Domin in further understanding of disability and how it affects residents of Timor.
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Celebrate Women’s Week – HIV talks and more
More than 50 women come together to celebrate women's week and discuss topics like HIV and more.
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Learning HIV and reproductive health
58 Timorese women head to Suco Beloi to understand more about HIV and reproductive health issues.
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Maluk Timor sponsors dental screening
Maluk Timor and Shane Fryer go hand in hand in improving the dental health in schools in Timor Leste.
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Malnutrition screening underway
Malnutrition screening in children already underway with MOH partner Vera Cruz Community Health Center.
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Help us help the Timorese – donate today
Help us help the Timorese people by donating to our cause. Donate today so we can increase our programs for the Timorese.
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Triage training is underway at Vera Cruz Clinic
More training at Vera Cruz Clinic is underway as doctors, nurses are brought in to help the people of Timor Leste.
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Timor Leste: healing hearts and minds
More efforts are being poured in healing Timor Leste's most crippling disease: rheumatic heart disease.
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Joining forces: Maluk Timor and Klibur Domin
Maluk Timor dental nurses and Klibur Domin dental nurses join together to give out dental education in Escola Basica Tulau Tibar.
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Going online: training Australian subcommittee via Skype
Improvements are here as we embrace technological advancements and start training with our Australian subcommittee via Skype.
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A new face in Denistry – multi-culturally trained.
Dr. Inda is a dental professional trained in the Philippines, mentored by Aussie dentists, now helping other Timorese dentists to be better.
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Never forget: Australia owes Timor Leste
Things may change but history doesn't. We should never forget how the suffering of the Timorese people benefited the Australians.
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TIP: Surround yourself with great people
Surround yourself with great people no matter what the circumstances is leads you to a life of fulfillment and happiness.
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Fighting RHD: 5 cardiologists: 700 students
On Monday we found ourselves set up for screening at the school in Cailaco with 4 echocardiography machines and 5...
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Up to 10,000 kids with RHD in Timor Leste
ABC NEWS - Studies have shown that up to 10,000 kids have rheumatic heart disease in Timor Leste, urging professionals to take action.
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Aussie school kids, raise money and visit Timor Leste
Australian school kids who have raised US$5,000 for HIV efforts visit Timor Leste in partnership with Maluk Timor.
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Meant for East Timor: lessons from my youth
Apparently, my whole life I've been preparing for life in Timor Leste. Who knew my interest in fishing would lead me here?
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Training materials for Vera Cruz have arrived
The Nursing & Midwifery program of Maluk Timor prepares for its first training day in Timor Leste.
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95 yr old Joan sponsors building of training room
95-yr old Joan has made donations towards Maluk Timor that will go to the building of the new training room.
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Maluk Timor and ETHF – together against RHD
Maluk Timor and the East Timor Hearts Fund are continuously working together to develop the Rheumatic Heart Disease program.
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Training Room improved, thanks to RACS
Maluk Timor partnered with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons to improve the training room.
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Screening shows: 3% of Timorese kids have RHD
Screening for Rheumati Heart Disease shows that 3% of Timorese kids are affected. Efforts have been made to increase awareness.
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ETHF partnership – Rheumatic Heart Disease program
The Rheumatic Heart Disease program partnered with East Timor Hearts Fund kicks off smoothly under new leadership.
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Women’s Health and Social Care Program
A total of 6 communities are now under the women's health and social care program, sponsored by HART.
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Dr. Bethany Nelson leads training for doctors
Dr. Bethany Nelson leads the training for doctors in Timor Leste to provide better care and assistance to those in need.
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Lauren Crase, RN leads nurse and midwife training
Australian RN Lauren Crase leads the nurse and midwife training for health workers in the region.
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Tuberculosis program to be launched in February 2018
Maluk Timor is ready to launch the Tuberculosis program in February of 2018.
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HIV program still in development phase
Maluk Timor continues to develop an HIV program for Timor Leste residents to increase awareness and minimize infection.
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Maluk Timor gives seminar on malnutrition
Maluk Timor gives out a malnutrition seminar that teaches mothers about the symptoms and consequences of malnutrition.
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