Implementation, Epidemiology & New Horizons

The Implementation, Epidemiology and New Horizon team aim to understand the epidemiology of Strep A infections in Australia and the world.  The epidemiology of Strep A infections in Australia and globally remains a high priority across the END RHD program, and the work undertaken by this team intersect with the other four teams within the END RHD program.

In addition, this team research and outputs are vital for implementation of the endgame recommendations, health economics findings and most importantly new horizons for international collaborations and partnerships; such as REACH - a technical support and policy translation initiative to amplify rheumatic heart disease control efforts locally, regionally and globally.

REACH is a core partner of RHD Action, a coalition of global organisations working together to establish a scientific and technical support community available to all countries, advocate for policy change for better heart health, support and empower all people living with RHD and foster multi-sectoral partnerships to support and sustain the global movement.