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BCNA welcomes new drugs recommended for PBS for people with metastatic breast cancer
WHO applauds Brazil’s leadership in advancing multisectoral engagement towards ending TB
Governments hold second round of detailed discussions on proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – April 2023
New projects improving Illawarra’s aged and cardiac care
Accuracy of innovations in diverse settings: A multi-country study assessing a smartphone blood pressure application
Western Australians will benefit from returning pharmacy free flu program
Checklist for Cheaper Medicines – Helping patients afford medicines as cost-of-living soars 
Poliovirus wastewater testing established amid heightened global risk
Fee-Free TAFE saving South Australians THOUSANDS
Award-winning paramedic shines at CDU Open Day
New adult mental health services for regional New South Wales
Gas sector to deliver $16 billion to governments as contribution almost triples
Türk issues call to build economies that advance human rights for all
University spinout Complement Therapeutics secures €72 million to tackle diseases including leading cause of blindness
Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission delivered to government
WHO releases the largest global collection of health inequality data
mRNA Technology Transfer Programme moves to the next phase of its development
Inaugural Great Debate brings health sector together
AMA calls for urgent private health insurance reform
Funding scheme for GPs welcomed, but government urged to deliver a ‘health budget’ this year
New sensory playground at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Covid vaccine safety report – 20-04-23
AMA welcomes Government’s delivery of $220 million General Practice Grants
Community urged to vaccinate as flu season begins in NSW
New Covid and Influenza Immunisation History Statement
RACGP welcomes GP grants announcement
Expanding regional emergency medical transport
Early learners to benefit from ‘life skills’ programme
Infringement notices totalling $66,600 given to three Sydney-based companies and two individuals for alleged unlawful importation of nicotine vaping products
Strengthening Medicare with $220m in GP Grants
WHO releases first-ever Standard on universal access to rapid TB diagnostics
Online tool found to be effective at assessing dementia risk
Global Compendium of Knowledge on COVID-19
WHO releases new guide on developing national programmes for age-friendly cities and communities
WHO releases three online products to support implementation of NTD programmes
Strong fuel efficiency standard is key to unlocking myriad of health benefits
Menu Calorie Labels Estimated to Save U.S. Billions on Cancer Care
‘Cash for care’ as Australia moves to private primary healthcare by stealth
NSW to transition away from COVID PCR testing
WHO/UNICEF have started the Immunization Annual Data Collection Process
Health Policy Symposium: What is future of medicine?
Government must act on income support after EIAC report, says ACOSS
More Than 200 Extra Bus Services In Melbourne’s East
Greens launch Parliamentary Survey to get Dental into Medicare. 
Three-day intensive focuses on critical aeromedical training
National Mental Health Commission
Microsoft and Epic expand strategic collaboration with integration of Azure OpenAI Service