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On 11-12 October 2018 Ken Takahashi, ADRI Director, served as World Health Organization (WHO) Consultant to Viet Nam to discuss the impact of asbestos on human health. He did this by attending the Consultation Meeting on White Asbestos Health jointly organized by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of…
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As published in the International Commission on Occupation Health – ICOH Volume 16, Number 2 August 2018http://www.icohweb.org/site/pdf-viewer/viewer.asp?newsletter=icoh_newsletter_vol16_no2.pdf “The ICOH Working Group on Occupational Cancer has strongly supported a review of asbestos related issues. One recent initiative started by Prof. Ken Takahashi was to agree on a series of scientific papers…
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Thank you to all our wonderful donors who participated in the highly successful City to Surf 2018, we couldn’t be more proud of you. It was clearly a wonderful day full of fun and laughter and we thank each and every one of you for all your training, endurance and…
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The debate on economics versus health risks rages on. The Sri Lanken Daily News explores the issue: http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/08/07/features/158954/chrysotile-conundrum
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The Asbestos Diseases Research Institute aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of asbestos-related diseases and at the same time to contribute to more effective measures to prevent exposure to asbestos. View our Annual Report 2017, which is now available, to see our progress: Annual Report 2017: …
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Sandie was diagnosed with mesothelioma two years ago. To raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos and much needed funds for research Sandie is going in the City to Surf. To read more about Sandie and her quest visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/makemesohistory/ You can support the City 2 Surf…
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Q&A – ADRI Style – Monday 7th May 2018, 10am An opportunity for patients, families and health professionals to meet with an expert team to discuss the latest treatments, symptom management and living with dignity. This event was live-streamed on Monday 7th May. Watch the video below:
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Recently Professor Ken Takahashi, Director of the NSW Asbestos Diseases Research Institute, spoke at a gathering of Lao Ministers, senior officials representatives of the Wold Health organisation (WHO) and civil society agencies, to underscore the case for banning asbestos. Melody Kemp shares further: “We cannot buy the health of people with…
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In early March 2018, Dr Ken Takahashi, Director of ADRI and WHO consultant, played a leading role at the workshop for developing a National Action Plan for the elimination of asbestos-related diseases in Laos. Dr Takahashi brought to the table his vast experience to advocate to policy makers for an…
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ADRI Executive Director Dr Ken Takashi recently led a special asbestos issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health as guest editor. The special issue showcases national experiences and key lessons learned in the context of leadership, know-how and capacity with adopting national bans on asbestos, experiences…
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