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Latest news: Health
Pill-testing scrapped as deadly opioid emerges
A state government has been criticised for closing its pill-testing clinics after a deadly synthetic drug has been detected for the first time.
20 hours ago
Chronic patients get most relief in medicine cost cut
Patients could save almost $7 on each prescription as the government promises to make medicines cheaper in a move supported by the coalition.
yesterday
Indigenous medicos nursing First Peoples back to health
Generations of Indigenous health workers are leading the way in improving outcomes for First Nations patients and helping greatly to close the gap.
2 days ago
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Health portfolio quartet join nation's newest ministry
A third-time elected state government has backed splitting its health portfolio four ways as the ink dried at its swearing-in ceremony.
2 days ago
GPs and clinics to ease demand on emergency, ambulances
Doctors say Australia's largest public health system is struggling to cope with demand as non-urgent patients are encouraged to seek alternatives to emergency.
2 days ago
Health split as premier targets economy in new cabinet
Fresh from a massive election win in his own right, Premier Roger Cook has stamped his authority on the Labor cabinet with new portfolios and a reshuffle.
3 days ago
Higher bar to prove stress, burnout in compo overhaul
Psychological injuries that stop people getting on with the job have been blamed for making a major state workers compensation scheme unsustainable.
3 days ago
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Plea to help unlock common condition's genetic secrets
Australians living with the nation's most common mental health condition are being enlisted to help unlock its genetic secrets.
4 days ago
Public mental health system 'overwhelmed' as staff quit
Psychiatrists are demanding a big, one-off pay increase as they face off in court against a state government refusing to budge.
4 days ago
First photo released of convalescing Pope
Pope Francis did not appear at the window to greet children gathered in his honour, but released his first photo since his hospitalisation later in the day.
5 days ago
Better value for patients in bid to fix transparency
The amount Australians must pay for their medical costs will become clearer under an election promise to improve the nation's price disclosure tool.
5 days ago
IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips
Several women's health drugs are being made cheaper as the government aims to boost the success of IVF treatments and help those suffering a painful condition.
5 days ago
Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital
Pope Francis has embarked on a new reform process for the Catholic Church, from his hospital bed.
6 days ago
Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms
Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.
6 days ago
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Toddler's death prompts probe into hospital's safety
A privately run public hospital will be the focus of a parliamentary inquiry after the death of a toddler whose parents waited for hours in an emergency room.
Mar 13, 2025
Pope marks 12th anniversary of papacy in hospital
The upbeat health news continues for Pope Francis as he reaches another milestone as pontiff while recovering in hospital from double pneumonia.
Mar 13, 2025
Worsening Closing the Gap outcomes 'failing' kids
With Closing the Gap targets focusing on incarceration, and child protection worsening, advocates say Australia is failing Aboriginal kids.
Mar 12, 2025
COVID response failed human rights amid fresh warning
Health experts have warned Australia is less prepared for the next pandemic as a report details instances of governments ignoring human rights during COVID-19.
Mar 11, 2025
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Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time
Tired of seeing young men being failed by the system, these cousins decided to do something to empower their peers and build more resilient communities.
Mar 08, 2025
Pope Francis sends first audio message from hospital
Pope Francis has recorded a laboured audio message to thank people for their prayers for his recovery since he was hospitalised with double pneumonia.
Mar 06, 2025
Pope rests on peaceful night of third week in hospital
The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting on Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
Mar 06, 2025
Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite
Pharmacists want prescription co-payments reduced, pointing to research showing women more likely to be unable to afford medication for them and their families.
Mar 05, 2025
Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people
Indigenous Australians die by suicide at three times the rate of non-Indigenous according to figures that may understate the true number of deaths.
Mar 05, 2025
Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states
A second case of the deadly Japanese encephalitis has been detected in regional Victoria after a handful of cases were reported in NSW and Queensland.
Mar 04, 2025
HIV risk for clients of cosmetic clinic using vet gear
Clients of a beauty clinic might have contracted hepatitis or HIV after widespread issues were uncovered by health authorities.
Mar 04, 2025
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