Singapore, March 18 -- The hidden epidemic of chronic wounds in Australia will be tackled through new initiatives funded with more than $3 million from the government. It is estimated that approximately 450,000 Australians currently live with a chronic wound.

Wounds Australia and the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) will each receive grants for innovative new projects to improve understanding of wound care among health professionals and the broader community.

Wounds Australia will receive $2 million to deliver a national education and awareness campaign on chronic wound prevention and treatment. The campaign will aim to improve public awareness and patient knowledge of how to care for wounds to give them the best chance to heal.

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