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23 June 2020 - The Medical Research Future Fund is providing $35.9 million for 17 cutting-edge research projects. The projects are designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, improve neonatal outcomes and prevent bone loss in critically ill women.

7 October 2022 - There are a number of common conditions and diseases that can affect the bladder and bowel. Find out what they are and how they may affect you.

28 July 2023 - Prostate problems can cause poor bladder control. This fact sheet outlines the types of surgery available for treatment of this problem.

19 July 2022 - A statement by Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly regarding the increase in cases of the new BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the COVID-19 Omicron strain.

23 April 2024 - The Medical Costs Finder website helps Australians understand typical costs when planning for private health procedures.

3 October 2023 - Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need Clinical Trials has been consolidated into the Clinical Trials Activity initiative under the MRFF 10-year Investment Plan.

4 July 2022 - 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.

14 January 2024 - We have launched a new sexually transmissible infection (STI) campaign. The national advertising campaign aims to increase awareness, testing and prevention of STIs that are on the rise in young people.

12 May 2025 - Learn more about providing naloxone as part of the Take Home Naloxone program initiative, and how to register as or apply to be a provider.

9 January 2023 - This review aimed to undertake an assessment after 24 months listing on the LSDP to ensure that the listing of cerliponase alfa for the treatment of CLN2 disease remains appropriate. This review was considered by the Expert Panel at its October 2021 meeting.