Surging COVID cases trigger warning to vaccinate
A new wave of COVID cases is hitting the nation, as experts warn people to remain vigilant and stay up to date with their vaccines as we enter the festive…
New SA tuberculosis cases detected amid current outbreaks in APY Lands and Murraylands regions
A young child is one of two new tuberculosis cases identified in South Australia as health authorities scramble to get on top of separate outbreaks. The child under the age…
Adelaide woman one of 30 cases worldwide of broad ligament leiomyosarcoma
An Adelaide woman has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that has been reported in less than 30 other cases worldwide. Mother of two, Lara Hall, 38, was…
Health officials speak on human metapneumovirus as cases surge in NSW
A potentially deadly but little-known respiratory virus is picking up momentum in Australia’s most populated state, with more than 1100 infections recorded in one week. Many who have contracted human…
Victorians warned as cases of infectious skin disease Buruli ulcer increase
Victorians have been urged to stay on high alert as cases of a flesh-eating bacterial infection increase in the state. Coburg grandmother Fiona Wordie first felt an itch on her…
Major investigation into listeria outbreak after cases reported at Queensland health facilities
A major investigation is underway into an outbreak of listeria across health facilities in Queensland, with cases also reported in three other states. A Mater Hospital Brisbane spokesperson confirmed cases…
TB outbreak in APY lands results in more confirmed cases
More than 700 people have been screened and 13 cases confirmed in a tuberculosis outbreak on South Australia’s northern Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands. The outbreak was first detected in March…
Rise in meningococcal cases puts South Australians on alert
Jumlah kasus meningokokus di Australia Selatan meningkat lebih dari dua kali lipat dibandingkan waktu yang sama tahun lalu, mendorong pihak berwenang untuk menyarankan masyarakat agar waspada dan terdidik tentang gejala…
Victorian CHO Brett Sutton issues gastro superbug warning as cases of antibiotic-resistant shigella bacteria infections rise
Kasus gastro super bug sedang meningkat di Victoria, memicu peringatan dari kepala kesehatan masyarakat negara bagian. Kepala petugas kesehatan Victoria Brett Sutton pada hari Rabu mengeluarkan peringatan kepada dokter dan…
Sunshine Coast girl, 11, dies from the flu as cases rise
Seorang gadis muda Queensland meninggal setelah tertular virus influenza, hanya beberapa hari setelah pejabat kesehatan mendesak masyarakat untuk divaksinasi. Dipahami bahwa gadis Sunshine Coast, berusia 11 tahun, meninggal setelah tertular…
Silicosis alert: Cases of deadly lung disease in Australian tradies rising as unions call for regulatory action
Pekerja tradisional dan muda Australia menghadapi krisis kesehatan karena temuan baru mengungkap tingkat ancaman kesehatan masyarakat yang ditimbulkan oleh silikosis terhadap paru-paru. Kyle Goodwin, yang bekerja selama satu dekade sebagai…
Emerging fungal infection Candida auris considered urgent global threat as cases triple in US
Munculnya jamur yang mengancam jiwa sekarang dianggap sebagai ancaman global yang mendesak setelah kasus klinis infeksi ditemukan hampir dua kali lipat di AS. Meskipun kedengarannya mirip dengan premis yang tidak…
Aussie travellers warned over increase in Marburg virus cases in Africa
Pemerintah Australia telah memperingatkan pelancong Australia tentang lonjakan laporan virus mematikan dengan “rasio kematian” hingga 90 persen. Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia dalam siaga tinggi, dengan penyakit virus Marburg (MVD) terdeteksi di…