19 Feb 2025
Graduate Paramedics begin their careers in Tasmania
Ambulance Tasmania has welcomed a new cohort of Graduate Paramedics who are set to strengthen emergency response capabilities across the state.
14 Feb 2025
Tasmanians reminded to stay safe from bushfire smoke
Tasmanians are reminded to stay safe from bushfire smoke, as many parts of the state experience very poor air quality.
04 Feb 2025
LGH temperature control update
The Department of Health has announced it is working with external engineering experts to develop a permanent solution to temperature control issues in older parts of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) site and will implement the recommendations once received.
07 Feb 2025
Tasmanians reminded how to stay safe from bushfire smoke
Smoke from Tasmanian bushfires is affecting towns in the North-west and parts of northern Tasmania.
31 Jan 2025
Tasmanians reminded how to stay safe from the heat and bushfire smoke
A series of hot days are forecast across Tasmania this weekend and early next week. Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Veitch reminds Tasmanians about how to stay safe in the hot weather.
24 Jan 2025
Lithuanian kayaker returns home after recovery in Tasmania
The kayaker who was rescued from the Franklin River in November during a 20-hour rescue operation is being discharged this week from the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and is returning home to Lithuania.
09 Jan 2025
Final report of investigation of RHH maternity services released
The final report of the independent investigation of maternity services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) has been released, highlighting an ongoing commitment to the continuous improvement of health services provided in Tasmania.
15 Jan 2025
Outstanding contributions recognised in Junior Medical Officer of the Year and Consultant of the Year Awards
Congratulations to the Royal Hobart Hospital’s 2024 Junior Medical Officer of the Year and Consultant of the Year award winners.
10 Jan 2025
A rare delivery of identical triplets at the Royal Hobart Hospital
On 02 January, Tasmania’s first identical triplets in many years were welcomed into the world at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
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.
