The Reemergence of Syphilis Among Females of Reproductive Age and Congenital Syphilis in Victoria, Australia, 2010 to 2020: A Public Health Priority.

Background: Syphilis notifications in Victoria, Australia, have been increasing over the past decade, with an increase in infectious syphilis (syphilis of less than 2 years in duration) cases in females of reproductive age and an associated reemergence of congenital syphilis (CS). Before 2017, there had been 2 CS cases in the preceding 26 years. This study describes the epidemiology of infectious syphilis among females of reproductive age and CS in Victoria.

The role of hospitals in strengthening primary health care in the Western Pacific.

Despite the imperative to strengthen primary health care (PHC) to respond to demographic and epistemological transitions, and meet commitments to achieve universal health coverage, health systems remain hospital-centric with health resources largely concentrated in urban centres. This paper examines islands of innovation that demonstrate the role hospitals can play in influencing the provision of PHC. Drawing on the literature and country case studies from the Western Pacific region, we illustrate mechanisms used to unlock hospital resources to improve PHC, with the transition towards "systems-focused hospitals".

Victorian Specialist Immunisation Services (VicSIS) - bolstering adult clinics for COVID-19 vaccines.

The Victorian Specialist Immunization Services (VicSIS) was established in Victoria, Australia, in February 2021, aiming to enhance vaccine safety services for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines. VicSIS supports practitioners and patients with complex vaccine safety questions, including those who experience adverse events following immunization (AEFI) after COVID-19 vaccines. VicSIS provides individual vaccination recommendations, allergy testing, vaccine challenges, and vaccination under supervision.

Non-communicable disease risk factors and management among internal migrant in China: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In 2019, there are more than 290 million people who have ever migrated from rural to urban areas in China. These rural-to-urban internal migrants account for more than one-fifth of China's population and is the largest internal migrant group globally. We present the first systematic review that examines whether internal migrants are more likely to exhibit non-communicable diseases (NCDs) risk factors and have worse NCD management outcomes than non-migrant counterparts in China.

The Joint Effect of Physical Multimorbidity and Mental Health Conditions Among Adults in Australia.

Introduction: The prevalence of chronic physical and mental health conditions is rising globally. Little evidence exists on the joint effect of physical and mental health conditions on health care use, work productivity, and health-related quality of life in Australia.

Methods: We analyzed data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, waves 9 (2009), 13 (2013), and 17 (2017).