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12 March 2025 - Some people are at higher risk of getting COVID-19, or of getting severe illness, getting long COVID or dying from COVID-19. If you are at high risk, you should take extra precautions – especially getting vaccinated – and talk to your doctor. You might be eligible for antiviral medicines.

22 June 2022 - Medicines go through a thorough process to make sure their therapeutic benefits outweigh their risks. But they can cause issues if not used properly. It’s important to know what medicines you’re taking, use them as directed, and know what to do if you travel.

20 October 2023 - On 20 October 2023, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer declared that COVID-19 is no longer a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) following the end of winter in Australia. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) supports this declaration.

17 February 2025 - Trachoma still occurs in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We work with the affected states and territories to identify, treat and prevent this condition. We also report to the World Health Organization’s program to eradicate trachoma across the world.

6 June 2025 - The Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) Scheme has been replaced by the Bonded Medical Program. Some doctors are still active participants in the MRBS Scheme.

23 April 2024 - A statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, about the standard of care on COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments in residential aged care facilities.

24 February 2025 - There are a range of treatment and support options available if you or someone you care about is experiencing problems associated with alcohol and/or other drugs.

1 July 2025 - Information about measles vaccines, who it is recommended for, how and where to get vaccinated. If you're eligible, you can get the measles vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.

8 April 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to immunisation.

28 March 2025 - Medicare UCCs provide urgent health care in a GP setting, so you don’t have to wait at your local emergency department.