public health
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News
Diphtheria spreads in NT, SA and WA
Australia is experiencing its largest diphtheria outbreak since national records began, with 230 cases reported this year and health authorities…
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News
Australia’s pandemic preparedness tested
The MV Hondius outbreak, which killed three passengers, has revived memories of the Ruby Princess disaster, but experts say swift…
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Culturally Informed Care
High malnutrition rates found in remote hospital: Study
A 10‑year study of nearly 1,000 patients in a remote Central Australian hospital has found almost half were at risk…
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News
Rising flu cases could overwhelm hospitals again in 2026
Doctors warn rising flu cases and the arrival of a highly mutated “Super‑K” strain could push hospitals back to breaking…
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Industry & Reform
Primary care is under unprecedented strain
Despite very different health systems, many high-income countries, such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Canada, the United States, Australia…
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News
NSW helps parents avoid missed child vaccinations
With measles cases rising and child vaccination rates falling, NSW Health introduces a personalised online tool. It aims to simplify…
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Industry & Reform
Public hospital funding a ‘missed opportunity’
A new five-year $219.6 billion commitment to state and territory health systems by the Commonwealth Government has been labelled a…
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News
Two Australian states issue measles alert
Victorians are at ongoing risk of catching measles, as the state’s health authority issues an updated list of exposure sites…
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Opinion
How to prevent hospitalisations
For too many older people, the supports they need don’t arrive early enough, or in a way that keeps them…
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Clinical Practice
Surviving cancer in the country
If you live in rural or remote Australia and are diagnosed with cancer, you’re less likely to survive than someone…
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