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Public health specialists stand by for disasters
A flying squad of public health specialists has been officially launched in Melbourne, bringing together Australia’s best experts who can rush to emergencies and disasters around the country and the world to stop the spread of infectious disease. The group of specialist epidemiologists has already shown its value, with several experts sent to respond to…
Read MoreNew AMA President elected – May 27, 2014
A/Prof Owler has replaced former AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, whose three-year tenure has ceased. According to A/Prof Owler, one of his first priorities will be to enter into discussions with the Government regarding the AMA’s concerns about patient co-payments and other health-related budget decisions, including public hospital costs, Indigenous health funding and a range…
Read MoreAbbott government’s National Commission of Audit proposes substantial health cuts and mergers
The Abbott government’s National Commission of Audit report released on Thursday, May 1, 2014 proposes a series of public sector cuts, including the abolition and merger of pivotal health agencies. The Commission, appointed in October 2013 to review government functions and performance, is chaired by former Liberal Senator, Amanda Vanstone and the ex-heads of Finance…
Read MoreSeniors risking ‘golden years’ by not protecting against pneumonia
Almost two-in-three Australian seniors may be jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk.1 Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ research released today reveals 94 per cent of Australians aged 65 to 74 do not recognise age as a risk factor…
Read More‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ this Pneumonia Awareness Week
Almost two-in-three Australian seniors may be jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk. Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ research reveals 94 per cent of Australians aged 65 to 74 do not recognise age as a risk factor for pneumonia,…
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