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1 May 2025 - Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a rare but severe respiratory illness. It is thought to be spread through close contact with camels, camel products, or an infected person.

7 March 2025 - Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health risks of e-cigarettes.

12 July 2022 - The Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) produces surveillance case definitions and national guidelines to help Public Health Units respond to disease outbreaks in a consistent way.

27 June 2025 - Find out about physician reporting requirements, what occupational respiratory diseases to report, and how to report them.

24 June 2025 - As a graduate, you will work towards bettering the health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations. You will help to develop evidence-based policies and programs that shape the future of our nation’s health and aged care systems.

29 October 2023 - The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) aims to protect Australians from radiation exposure, ensure emergency preparedness, promote effective use of ionising radiation in medicine and ensure appropriate regulation and enforcement activities.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on environmental health.

8 July 2025 - The John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program (JFPDP) delivers primary care rotations for prevocational junior doctors. These rotations provide exposure to rural primary care to encourage junior doctors to choose a career in general practice.

11 April 2022 - Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all individuals aged 6 months and over.

18 February 2025 - The environment we live and work in affects our health. We work with other Australian Government agencies, state and territory governments and other organisations to manage environmental health.