01 Nov 2024
Warning: Multiple high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW
NSW Health is warning the public of multiple high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) in circulation in NSW, found to contain a higher dose than is usually expected.
31 Oct 2024
Public Health Alert: Blood borne virus risk associated with Fresh Cosmetic Clinic in Sydney
NSW Health is advising some clients of Fresh Cosmetic Clinic, formerly located at 630 George Street Sydney, to get tested for blood borne viruses due to infection control breaches in the Clinic.
11 Oct 2024
Public health warning: viral gastroenteritis on the rise
NSW Health is encouraging the community to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a significant rise in cases in recent weeks across the state.
03 Oct 2024
Vaccination the best protection against mpox
NSW Health is urging men who have sex with men, sex workers and their sexual partners to get two free doses of mpox vaccine now to combat serious illness amid concerns of rising cases and hospitalisations in NSW.
23 Sep 2024
Finalists announced for the NSW Health Awards 2024n
Virtual care programs that improve access to rural and multicultural communities are among some of the incredible finalists being recognised in the NSW Health Awards 2024.
13 Sep 2024
Public health warning: Heroin overdoses after using drugs thought to be cocaine
NSW Health is warning of the danger of using drugs thought to be cocaine, which have resulted in four recent heroin overdoses including two deaths.
16 Aug 2024
Be aware of mpox symptoms as number of cases rise
NSW Health is asking the community to be aware of symptoms of mpox following a recent increase in infections, mostly impacting men who have sex with men.
09 Aug 2024
Finalists of Nursing and Midwifery Awards announced
Nurses and midwives are being recognised for their contribution to the NSW public health system, with 27 nominated as finalists for the 12th annual Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
11 Jul 2024
Protect yourself and your family from respiratory illnesses these school holidays
NSW Health is strongly urging families to stay up to date with their vaccinations during the school holidays to prevent serious respiratory illness.
26 Jun 2024
Warning: Hospitalisations after consuming Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies
The NSW Chief Health Officer has issued a warning under Section 12A of the Public Health Act, for the community not to consume Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies after several people presented to hospital experiencing unexpected toxicity.