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New data reveals disproportionate COVID-19 mortality and prevalence rates among Australian CALD communities
New Government data released today reveals disproportionate COVID-19 mortality and prevalence rates recorded among Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse populations (CALD). The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows our nation has witnessed almost three times as many deaths from COVID-19 among those born overseas compared with those born locally (in Australia). The ABS data…
Read MoreLowering your risk of developing dementia
One in 10 Australians aged 65 years and above are living with dementia, the risk of diagnosis for which doubles every five years from aged 60. Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather, a broad term used to describe a group of symptoms that cause progressive damage to the brain. These symptoms include a…
Read MoreImproving access to cervical cancer screening for Australian women
This week, Health Minister, The Hon Greg Hunt MP, announced Australia will become one of the first countries in the world to offer the “game-changing” self-collect cervical cancer screening test, through the National Cervical Screening Program. From July 1, 2022, all eligible women will be given the option to collect their own sample for their…
Read MoreNew treatment for severe corneal inflammation from dry eye disease now listed on PBS
Today (Friday, 1 October, 2021), adults living with severe corneal inflammation from dry eye disease (DED) that has not improved with the use of artificial tears, will gain affordable access to a new, once-daily treatment option on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). In-licensed for the first time in Australia by Seqirus – a wholly-owned subsidiary…
Read MoreLack of access to COVID-19 vaccine threatening global immunity
Urgent plea to unite developing nations through vaccinations This week the Immunisation Coalition is issuing an urgent plea to Australians to help close the global COVID-19 vaccination gap by donating to UNICEF Australia in a bid to improve access in lower income countries. To date, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastatingly led to the death of…
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