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AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the Government’s announced redevelopment for Nepean Hospital is welcome news “Like many of the state’s larger public hospitals, Nepean has been struggling with […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the Grattan Institute’s plan for a tax on sugary drinks is a well thought out public health measure with wide-ranging benefits for Australia. […]

The AMA (NSW) President and Vice President say the Government’s ongoing and repeated attempts to deny asylum seekers adequate healthcare cannot continue. “If the new ban the Federal Government is […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says however the promised new Maitland Hospital is funded, it must be of a size to meet growing community needs. “The argument over how […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says politicians have done the right thing in blocking the same-sex marriage plebiscite due to its discriminatory nature. “The same-sex marriage plebiscite, if it […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says World Obesity Day is yet another reminder of the perilous health standards we are accepting if current trends continue. “World Obesity Day should […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the latest report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Australia’s health reinforces the need for action on overweight and […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says RUOK Day is an excellent reminder of the importance of looking out for one another when it comes to mental health. “Healthcare really […]

AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the latest figures from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) continue to show a system under strain. “Every time the BHI releases one […]