05 Oct 2023
Measles alert for international flight passengers
NSW Health is urging people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles who was infectious on an international flight into Sydney.
29 Sep 2023
Finalists in the NSW Health Awards 2023 announced
A virtual care program designed to support sick children and their parents, a plan to reduce anaesthetic greenhouse gasses, and early intervention in adolescent mental health care are just some of the projects among the 36 finalists of the NSW Health Awards 2023.
29 Sep 2023
NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference today
More than 700 healthcare workers and community members will today attend the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference in Sydney.
26 Sep 2023
Warning: High-dose MDMA tablet (ecstasy) circulating in NSW
NSW Health is warning the public of a high-dose MDMA tablet (ecstasy), found to contain more than four times the average dose of other MDMA tablets in recent circulation. The tablet is pink-orange in colour and a square shape, with a ‘GUCCI’ logo and wording imprinted on it.
15 Sep 2023
Early season heat alert
NSW Health is reminding people to take precautions to protect their health as early season hot weather and heatwave conditions are forecast for parts of NSW this weekend and early next week.
14 Sep 2023
Don’tn let Legionnaires’ disease bloom this spring
Gardeners are being encouraged to take simple precautions when handling potting mix, mulch, and compost to avoid contracting Legionnaires' disease.
13 Sep 2023
Be on the look out for serious bacterial illnesses
NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections following recent increases in cases.
12 Sep 2023
Travellers urged to exercise caution and avoid animal bites
NSW Health is warning people who are travelling overseas to exercise caution around animals, following many reports of travellers requiring healthcare upon arrival home due to animal bites or scratches sustained during their travels.
08 Sep 2023
NSW community urged to be on alert amid rise in listeriosis
NSW Health is reminding people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years to avoid foods that can cause listeriosis, following several confirmed cases of listeria infection in NSW.
04 Sep 2023
Suicide prevention training rolled out across Rugby League
Suicide prevention training will be provided for up to 700 Rugby League clubs across the state as part of a plan to give people essential skills to have a conversation about suicide.
