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Latest news: Disease
The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer
Overshadowed by its old-age equivalent, childhood dementia receives little attention, but it has a growing and deadly effect on the kids who suffer from it.
Sep 18, 2023
Chicken blamed for three-state listeria outbreak
A commercial chicken product is the probable cause of nine listeria cases in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, according to health investigators.
Sep 18, 2023
NSW to scrap 'arcane' cruise vaccine, mask mandates
NSW will push to scrap COVID-19 requirements for cruise ships as the state looks to move on from the pandemic and reignite the tourism sector.
Aug 23, 2023
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Nation-leading clinic helps hundreds with silicosis
A respiratory clinic in Melbourne will remain open for another three years to ensure support for workers diagnosed with an incurable lung disease.
Aug 18, 2023
Malaysia hits pause on Australian live cattle exports
A second country has stopped taking live cattle from Australia over fears of lumpy skin disease, despite officials maintaining the nation is disease-free.
Aug 09, 2023
Australian cattle tested to prove no 'disease risk'
Australia's chief vet has reassured Indonesian authorities that Australia remains free of the potentially deadly lumpy skin disease.
Jul 31, 2023
Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops
NSW Health has urged people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two members of the same family visited several locations while infectious.
Jul 21, 2023
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Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home
Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year as concerns grow about the disease spreading among children.
Jul 17, 2023
Measles alert after case visits airport and shops
A health alert has been issued in Queensland after a man unknowingly infected with measles visited multiple businesses after flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.
Jul 15, 2023
STI test vending machines for sexual health hotspots
Two custom-built STI test vending machines will be rolled out across regional Victoria to improve communities' sexual health.
Jul 12, 2023
Measles alert after case visits gym, cafe
Health authorities are warning Victorians to watch for measles symptoms after an infectious returned traveller visited several premises.
Jun 30, 2023
'Systems failed' in rheumatic heart disease deaths
An inquest has found health systems failed three women from a remote Queensland community who had rheumatic heart disease and died within 18 months.
Jun 30, 2023
Respiratory disease registry seeks to combat silicosis
A registry to detect and combat "unacceptable" workplace respiratory diseases such as silicosis will be set up, introducing mandatory reporting laws.
Jun 21, 2023
Australian role in vital Alzheimer’s test breakthrough
Australian researchers have contributed to international research that could help develop an early detection test for Alzheimer’s disease.
Jun 19, 2023
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