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Latest news: Hospital and Clinic
Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says in update
Pope Francis has spent a sixth night in hospital without any further complications, the Vatican says.
5 hours ago
'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards
Staffing challenges and declining birth rates have been blamed for maternity wards closing at private hospitals in two jurisdictions.
9 hours ago
Toddler 'failed' in hospital death, parents want change
A private hospital operator has been accused of failing at every level after a two-year-old died hours after being rushed to an emergency department.
9 hours ago
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Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis
The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.
yesterday
Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection
Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture”, the Vatican says, and will require further time in hospital.
2 days ago
Pope Francis spends third 'peaceful' night in hospital
Pope Francis remains in a Rome hospital receiving treatment for a respiratory tract infection.
3 days ago
Resignations puts private mental health care in play
Dozens of public health specialist resignations remain in play as data outlines how few have rescinded their threat to quit the system.
6 days ago
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Reason 'lazy' teens can't get up for school revealed
Australian teenagers' chronic sleepiness may be due to factors outside of their control rather than being lazy or screen time habits, despite parents' beliefs.
Feb 11, 2025
Nurses join psychs demanding urgent mental health boost
After a stack of public psychiatrists signalled they would resign, nurses are urging a state government to prevent the mental health sector from crumbling.
Feb 05, 2025
Woman's missed heart attack prompts push for change
A woman who died of a heart attack in an emergency department was misdiagnosed as having an adverse reaction to codeine, a coroner has found.
Jan 22, 2025
Israel detains director of hospital in northern Gaza
The director of one of Gaza's last functioning hospitals has been detained by Israeli forces, Palestinian officials say, after troops stormed the facility.
Dec 28, 2024
Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients
Medics at a northern Gaza hospital are scrambling to rescue patients following an order from Israel to close down the facility.
Dec 22, 2024
State settles further $7.5m child sexual abuse claims
A settlement of about $7.5 million will be paid to survivors of alleged child sexual abuse at a hospital the focus of a damning inquiry.
Dec 02, 2024
Higher hospital fees to drive up premiums: insurers
Nearly four million health insurance premiums could increase after large health funds opted to pay higher hospital fees under threat of higher taxes.
Dec 02, 2024
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Online medical care helps coughers avoid waiting rooms
A free telehealth service is designed to divert more than 85,000 people from GP and hospital waiting rooms.
Nov 26, 2024
Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak
A newborn baby is dead and infections are surging as health authorities scramble to contain a worsening national whooping cough epidemic.
Nov 26, 2024
Eight-year-old airlifted after quad bike crash in Bali
A boy, who was reportedly injured in a quad bike crash, has been airlifted from Bali to a Perth hospital in a critical condition.
Nov 23, 2024
'Fix this': torn-up contracts not in patients' interest
A major private hospital operator and multiple insurers have been urged to negotiate as contracts are torn up, likely to result in patients paying more.
Nov 22, 2024
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'Nightmare': PM's tribute after teen's methanol death
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones following her death from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.
Nov 21, 2024
Refugee mums start new chapter with mind, body and baby
Refugee mothers suffer pregnancy issues compared to Australian-born women but a specialist midwifery service is easing labour pains and giving peace of mind.
Nov 19, 2024
Health service to pay 'groundbreaking' $316k penalty
A junior doctor's unpaid overtime has cost a Victorian health service more than $300,000 in court penalties.
Oct 31, 2024
Wait times for mental health care hit record highs
Australia's peak medical body has urged governments to end the blame game for mental health funding after a damning new report.
Oct 31, 2024
Routine check-up saved man's life, huge tumour found
A Brisbane man had no idea he had a two kilo ticking time bomb lurking in his liver until a routine doctor's appointment found something was seriously wrong.
Oct 30, 2024
Israeli strikes kill 22 in northern Gaza, officials say
Palestinian medical officials say the latest Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children.
Oct 27, 2024
Breakthrough use of lab-grown skin on burns patient
An Australian burns patients has been treated with lab-grown skin using his own cells that has dramatically reduced the risk of infection.
Oct 25, 2024
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