Australian Medical Association

Canberra doctor Peter Sharp has received the prestigious AMA Excellence in Health Care Award for his work as medical director of Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service.

Dr Sharp received the award from AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, in a ceremony at the AMA National Conference in last night.

“Peter’s work at Winnunga is truly inspirational,” Dr Capolingua said.

“Under Peter’s leadership, the once common problem of Hepatitis B infections among the services’ clients has all but disappeared, childhood immunization rates are up and birth weights have increased.

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