08 Feb 2024

New sustainable water technology to be on ‘tap’ at NSW hospitals

A new environmentally friendly and clinically safe replacement for cleaning chemicals has been introduced in kitchens at public hospitals as part of NSW Health’s ongoing commitment to improving sustainability within the health system.

06 Feb 2024

Australia’s oldest hospital recognised with Nightingale Award

Australia's oldest hospital has been presented with the prestigious Nightingale Badge, a worldwide symbol of nursing excellence, awarded to individuals and institutions who have made an exceptional contribution to the nursing profession.

29 Jan 2024

Public health warning: tablets sold as MDMA (Ecstasy) found to contain a potent opioid

NSW Health is warning of the dangers of tablets which are being sold as MDMA (ecstasy) and found to contain a potent opioid (nitazene).

24 Jan 2024

Measles alert for Sydney International Airport

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles in the Australian Capital Territory who was infectious whilst transiting through Sydney.

04 Dec 2023

Winners celebrated at Multicultural Health Communication Awards

The outstanding work of health staff has been celebrated at the 2023 NSW Multicultural Health Communication Awards.

17 Jan 2024

Measles alert for south western Sydney

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a new confirmed case who was infectious while visiting a location in south western Sydney.

11 Jan 2024

NSW community urged to stay COVID-safe this summer

NSW Health is reminding the community to keep practising COVID-safe behaviours, as COVID-19 remains at high levels across NSW.

03 Jan 2024

Legionnaires' disease alert for Sydney CBD

NSW Health is advising people who have been in the Sydney CBD area in the past 10 days to be on alert for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease after seven people who have developed the disease spent time in the area in the last three weeks.

03 Jan 2024

Stay safe from mosquitoes this holiday season

NSW Health is reminding people to protect themselves from mosquitoes when they are out and about during the summer holidays.

20 Dec 2023

Avoid food poisoning this festive season

People celebrating the festive season are being reminded of simple measures to ensure food stays safe to eat this summer as temperatures heat up.