13 Feb 2025
Queenslanders urged to be alert against mosquito bites
Queenslanders are urged to take measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes amid detections of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and Ross River virus among some mosquito populations across the state.
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.
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.
18 Dec 2024
Dental plan tackles the painful tooth behind hospital admissions
The Statewide Oral Health Services Plan outlines four key focus areas to support the oral health of Queenslanders throughout their lives and help reduce preventable hospital admissions.
25 Nov 2024
Declining vaccination, rising whooping cough risk
Queensland Health is urging pregnant women to get a free whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination to help protect their newborns.
18 Oct 2024
Redland Hospital scoping service report released
Metro South Health and Queensland Health are continuing to roll out a suite of initiatives in response to an investigation into care provided to a group of patients at Redland Hospital’s endoscopy services.
10 Oct 2024
Esteemed mental health expert appointed to lead Wolston Park Hospital review
Esteemed mental health expert appointed to lead Wolston Park Hospital review
03 May 2024
Forensic Science Queensland hosts international stakeholders forum Published: 03 May 2024
orensic Science Queensland has hosted a two-day forum with key stakeholders to discuss and develop the future service delivery model for forensic services in Queensland.
30 Apr 2024
Record-breaking Ross River virus detections in Queensland mosquitoes
Queensland entomologists have detected Ross River virus from a record-breaking number of mosquito samples this summer season, coinciding with a high number of Ross River virus cases among Queenslanders.
12 Feb 2024
Heightened risk of Ross River virus in Queensland
Queensland Health is warning of a heightened risk of Ross River virus infection across the state after surveillance activities revealed a sharp rise in detections of mosquitoes carrying the virus.
