Work begins on world-class health research facility
FollowQueensland families will have better protection against tropical diseases with work under way to build a globally significant health research institute in north Queensland.
Science Minister Ian Walker said the new Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine in Townsville would put Queensland at the forefront of tropical health nationally and internationally, part of the government’s strong plan to make Queensland Australia’s powerhouse state.
“This institute will strengthen our tropical health defences and ability to combat biosecurity risks,