Better health for everyone
We put our research findings into practice to give everyone a chance for good health.
What we do
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Pacific HIV Symposium 2026: responding to rising HIV rates
Pacific health leaders gathered at the Pacific HIV Symposium 2026 to strengthen the regional response to rising HIV rates, with testing a key focus.
Honouring Jean Miller’s enduring contribution to Burnet
Jean Miller and her husband's support enabled major programs such as Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies.
Statement from Burnet Institute Vanuatu on the tragic loss of the MV Matui
The Country Office and staff of Burnet Institute in Vanuatu extend our heartfelt condolences following the tragic sinking of the inter-island ferry MV Matui.
How we make a difference
30
active clinical and implementation trials, and an ISO 9001-certified lab.
120k
hepatitis C treatments initiated through EC Australia partnerships.
70+
countries where we collaborate.
40 years of health equity – Thanks To You!
In the spring edition of Thanks to You, we celebrate 40 years as the Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health.
Projects
View 343 moreCommunity-based hepatitis testing and treatment and sexual and reproductive health in Myanmar (TREAT-HEP+SRH)
A comprehensive health service initiative to improve the lives of women who inject drugs in Yangon, Myanmar.
Australian Support for Pacific HIV Action (ASPHA)
An Australian Government initiative supporting Pacific island countries to respond to rising rates of HIV.
Pacific SMILE: increasing access to midwifery simulation in Pacific countries
This project brings new midwifery simulation labs to countries in the Pacific region.