15 Feb 2024

Warning: High-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW

NSW Health is warning the public of multiple high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy), found to contain around twice the average dose of other MDMA tablets in recent circulation.

14 Feb 2024

Measles alert for Sydney

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case of measles in Sydney.

13 Feb 2024

Cryptosporidiosis alert for NSW

After a steep recent increase in cryptosporidiosis cases across the state, NSW Health is advising the community not to swim for at least two weeks after they've had diarrhoea.

11 Feb 2024

Measles alert for northern NSW

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles in northern NSW.

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.