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The Department of Health is now called the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. The change of name reflects the importance of aged care to the Australian community and the high priority the Government places on aged care reform.
Hear from Dr Lucas de Toca PSM on COVID-19 oral treatments, how the various medicines differ from each other, and who is eligible to receive them.
This Bowel Cancer Awareness month hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the importance of completing your simple, free bowel cancer screening test.
This Bowel Cancer Awareness month hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the importance of completing your simple, free bowel cancer screening test.
The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage parents of children aged 5 to 15 to book their child’s COVID-19 vaccination.
Important information for healthcare providers and pathology laboratories regarding changes to the Cervical Screening Test from 1 July 2022.
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview with Peter Stefanovic on Sky News Live on 24 June 2022.
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview with Alex Cullen on the Today Show on 24 June 2022
The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage Australians to get up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination and receive their flu vaccination this winter.
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and Professor Anne Kelso's press conference on 23 June 2022 about e-cigarettes.
This Olympic Day, join in the #HaveAGo initiative and see where it takes you.
The Australian Government Department of Health is seeking help from healthcare providers to increase participation in the national cancer screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical).
Read our policy for varying a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant agreement.
Former NSW pharmacist sentenced to imprisonment for his role in conspiring to defraud taxpayers more than $19 million.
In celebration of Men’s Health Week, hear from Dr Lucas de Toca on how family history and lifestyle impact our health and learn tips to help maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Hear from Dr Lucas de Toca talk about whether men are more susceptible to certain illnesses or conditions compared to women, and when men should start regular health checks and screening tests.
Professor Peter Currie dedicated his research career to finding a treatment for incurable muscle injury and disease. In 2021 Peter’s research team published their discovery of a new biological substance needed for skeletal muscle healing. Peter thinks NAMPT could be the cure he’s been looking for.
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) has reviewed the current COVID-19 situation in Australia and revised the need for mandated mask wearing in certain settings.
Our Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan and Karen Cook from the Nursing Taskforce talk about menopause. In this video, you will gain an understanding of what menopause is and how to deal with symptoms
The Australian Government, Cancer Council, and the National Rugby League come together to encourage Australians to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine about what is considered normal sleep and things you can do to help improve your sleep and mental health.
Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of a first booster dose in adolescents aged 12-15 years.
This year, for the first time, Australia will be managing COVID-19 and an influenza season. As we move into the winter 2022 season it is increasingly important that people protect themselves from both COVID-19 and influenza.
Hear from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan on why it’s important to get your flu vaccine when you’re pregnant.
The Purple House story began with paintings by Papunya Tula artists from Walungurru and Kiwirrikurra.
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