Singapore, April 25 -- The Australian government has signed a public statement of collaboration with the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) to decarbonise healthcare supply chains. The health system is currently responsible for around 5 per cent of Australia's carbon emissions. Many medicines and health technologies used in Australia are imported from overseas. It is estimated that these global supply chains account for around 75 per cent of the Australian health sector's carbon footprint.

Following the release of the National Health and Climate Strategy at the 28th United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai in 2023, Australia is signing a public statement of collaboration to align healthcare procurement requirements an...