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Latest news: Disease
Australians with MND will be able to remain at home
The Aged Care Rules will be changed to include people with motor neurone disease.
Jun 03, 2026
WHO chief rallies Congo's Ebola response
Aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres says the latest Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace.
May 30, 2026
Fight to slay MND 'beast' goes on after Daniher's death
The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.
May 29, 2026
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Congo reports more than 200 suspected Ebola deaths
More than 200 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died from Ebola, as authorities battle to control the outbreak, with nearly 900 cases reported.
May 24, 2026
Not a 'me' disease: bowel cancer surge in young people
A mysterious rise in bowel cancer rates in young people has doctors stumped and is putting patients through a treatment regime unsuited to their stage of life.
May 23, 2026
Shot in arm for health clinics to combat virus outbreak
Funding to combat a diphtheria outbreak is being welcomed by health agencies but they say a shortage of medical staff in remote communities needs fixing.
May 21, 2026
Deadly disease outbreak linked to waning vaccinations
One of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks has spread across the nation with fears the respiratory disease has claimed a life in an outback community.
May 19, 2026
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Two dead in outback town from mosquito-borne virus
Two mosquito-bite deaths in an outback town has prompted a warning from health authorities for people to cover up and use insect repellent.
May 19, 2026
'Numbers increasing': border changes flagged for Ebola
Extra screening measures could enforced at airports for arrivals from West Africa as a deadly strain of Ebola spreads through the region.
May 19, 2026
WHO revises down global hantavirus cases after US test
The total number of confirmed global hantavirus cases stands at 10, the World Health Organisation says as several people remain quarantined.
May 15, 2026
Thousands face tests over dentist HIV, hepatitis risks
A retired dentist who treated thousands of patients over decades may have exposed them to serious bloodborne viruses such as HIV through poor infection control.
May 13, 2026
Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists
A fourth Australian jurisdiction will provide free jabs to some teens for a rare but life-threatening disease as the push for national coverage marches on.
May 11, 2026
Free access to potentially life-saving jab for seniors
The federal government is introducing free respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations for Australians 75 years and older.
Apr 18, 2026
'World of hurt': AFL great's cancer warning for men
Carlton defender Sam Docherty was in his football prime when diagnosed with cancer. Now he's urging men to learn from his mistake.
Apr 10, 2026
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'Heartbreaking': mum's plea as allergy crisis worsens
Allergies are on the rise across Australia, with medical experts and families calling for more action as the economic cost soars to nearly $20 billion a year.
Apr 10, 2026
Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking
Olympic swimmer Shayna Jack's "soul crushing" doping scandal has sparked her involvement in a campaign against risky drinking by young women.
Mar 31, 2026
The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest
Exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn.
Mar 29, 2026
Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak
The likely cause of a fungal infection outbreak that killed two hospital patients has been revealed as another remains in hospital, months after diagnosis.
Mar 27, 2026
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Child cancer survivors plead for support later in life
Surviving childhood cancer can change the trajectory of the rest of someone's life but there is not enough support available, researchers say.
Mar 20, 2026
Label unhealthy foods, weight drug boss tells Australia
Workplace health checks, clearer labels on unhealthy foods and better education would help Australia reduce high rates of obesity, a drug company chief says.
Mar 16, 2026
Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue
Harm reduction advocates want to list gambling harm as a public health issue so the Centre for Disease Control can develop a better insight into its impact.
Mar 02, 2026
Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths
Protections for some of the sickest patients at a major hospital were not implemented before a construction-induced fungal infection claimed two lives.
Mar 02, 2026
The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND
Australian scientists may soon be able to grow models of human spinal cords from live cells in a new effort to understand a fatal disease dubbed "The Beast".
Feb 28, 2026
Proposed weight drug price drop only for select few
A globally popular weight-loss drug is set for a massive price drop but a top expert is warning most people forking out thousands shouldn't get their hopes up.
Jan 12, 2026
Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a busy CBD has prompted a warning for others to be alert for signs of the severe respiratory illness.
Dec 28, 2025
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