Australia Monitoring Nipah Virus Outbreak in India
Australian health authorities are closely tracking the Nipah virus outbreak in India, which has prompted Asian nations to reintroduce airport screening measures.
Category : Global Health
Airports Screen for Nipah Virus in India Outbreak
International airports in Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan are screening arrivals from India's West Bengal for the deadly Nipah virus, which has a high fatality rate and no current vaccine.
US Cuts Child Vaccines, Health Experts Alarmed
The US has dramatically reduced its recommended childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11, a move health officials warn will endanger children and fuel outbreaks. Read the full story.
Albanese govt appoints director-general for Australian CDC
Health Minister Mark Butler announces Professor Zoe Wainer as the inaugural director-general of the Australian Centre for Disease Control, set to launch on January 1. Learn about her background and the centre's mission.
Cairns Founder Wins International Moyamoya Award
Nicola Baker from Cairns receives global recognition for her work raising awareness about Moyamoya disease through her foundation Moyamoya Australia. Discover her inspiring journey.
SA Experts Launch Algal Bloom Health Study
South Australian researchers are taking action to investigate the human health impacts of harmful algal blooms, addressing sore throats and breathing issues.
35 Years of Aussie Medical Miracles for Kids
Discover how Australia's trailblazing Kids Research Institute has transformed children's healthcare through 35 years of groundbreaking medical discoveries and life-saving treatments.
Canberra experts launch Solomon Islands palliative care unit
ACT Health staff have collaborated with Solomon Islands counterparts to establish the nation's first dedicated palliative care unit, transforming end-of-life care in the Pacific region.
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