Health Industry News
State Health authorities issues public health warnings following identification of mosquito-borne virus
Three State Health authorities have this week issued public health warnings following the identification of the Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus in samples gathered from pig farms in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Common to Asia and the west Pacific, and rural and agricultural regions, the JE virus is spread through the bite of infected…
Read MoreHealth experts issue new public health warning on dangers of e-cigarettes
Health experts have this week issued a new public health warning on the dangers of e-cigarettes, or “vaping” after a Queensland man’s autopsy revealed he ‘most likely’ died from vaping-related lung damage. Peter Hansen, 71, switched from smoking to vaping more than a decade ago, believing it would be better for his health. Mr Hansen…
Read MoreNew 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…
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