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Medicinal cannabis prescribing guidelines now available to QLD doctors
Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, The Hon. Cameron Dick MP announced the release of Australia’s first medical practitioner guidance document, designed to assist Queensland- based doctors to prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients, on Australia Day (Jan 26), 2017. “Through legislation, our Government has provided a legitimate pathway for Queensland patients of any age…
Read MoreGreg Hunt appointed Federal Health Minister – January 18, 2017
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull MP announced the appointment of Federal Member for Flinders, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP as the new Federal Minister for Health and Sport today (January 18, 2017). Hunt succeeds Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP, who resigned from Cabinet last week amid ongoing investigations into her alleged use of…
Read MoreYear 7 Queensland kids eligible for free vaccinations at school this year
The Queensland School Immunisation Program (QSIP) will allow year 7 children to be vaccinated through school for free this year. Under this program, children will be eligible for vaccines based on their year level, rather than their age. All children entering year 7 this year will armed with a consent pack containing a disease information…
Read MoreGLOBALHealthPR starts 2017 with expansion of Asia-Pacific footprint & capabilities
New regional headquarters, senior appointment & Hong Kong agency partner reflect growing demand for GLOBALHealthPR’s unique independent agency network GLOBALHealthPR®, the largest independent health and science communications agency partnership worldwide, has opened its new Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Singapore’s Central Business District today (January 11, 2017). James Yi, Executive Director, APAC will oversee the operation…
Read MoreHealth Minister Sussan Ley stands aside amidst string of travel scandals – January 10, 2017
Federal Health Minister, the Hon Sussan Ley MP, has stood aside without pay, following a raft of scandals surrounding her use of taxpayer funds to travel to and from the Gold Coast in Queensland. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed Ms Ley’s decision to stand aside while the secretary of the Department of Prime Minister…
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