24 Dec 2024

Communicable Disease Prevention Unit Update.

Introduction Welcome to the second edition of the Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit (CDPU) Bulletin where we provide the latest surveillance data, updates, insights, and resources relating to communicable diseases and the work of CDPU in Tasmania.

24 Dec 2024

Increased disease risk as mosquito numbers rise

Queenslanders are encouraged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites this summer as we head into a period of increased risk of mosquito borne diseases.

24 Dec 2024

Health authorities encourage healthy pool use this summer

Dealing with diarrhoea symptoms this summer? Then make sure you avoid the pool for two weeks after experiencing symptoms.

23 Dec 2024

PBAC Update December 2024

PBAC Update December 2024

23 Dec 2024

Tasmanians urged to support health staff over the festive season

The Department of Health is encouraging all Tasmanians to be aware of the right healthcare treatment option for their needs over the festive period.

23 Dec 2024

Stay safe from food poisoning this summer

While the end of the year is a wonderful time for Victorians to celebrate and share food.

23 Dec 2024

Identical twins home in time for first Christmas after lifesaving surgery

The Heald family’s newest members will spend their first Christmas at home in Central Queensland, thanks to lifesaving surgery at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).

22 Dec 2024

Public Health alert lifted for most of Derwent River

** Updated 22 December 2024 ** The Public Health alert advising against swimming in the River Derwent, issued on Thursday 19 December, has been lifted for all locations except the western end of Bellerive Beach.

20 Dec 2024

Recall reforms update and new procedure

The TGA is providing sponsors with advance notice of the final package of the recall reforms which will be implemented in early March 2025.

20 Dec 2024

Recommendations made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) – November 2024

Recommendations made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) – November 2024