Latest WA Health News

Dr Shirley Bowen announces retirement after four decades of service to healthcare
WA Health Director General Announces Retirement
WA Excellence In Allied Health Awards 2026
Lone Wolf tobacco network targeted in coordinated WA crackdown
Updated WA Handheld Pregnancy Record supports maternity care
No Falls November
Meningococcal Disease Reported In Western Australia
Supercol Food And Liquid Thickener Recall
Mount Hospital Enters New Chapter Under Bethesda
Two Adults Diagnosed With Meningococcal Disease
Public health response underway following diphtheria cases in Roebourne and Karratha
Public health response underway following respiratory diphtheria case in Roebourne and Karratha
WA Health reports child diagnosed with meningococcal disease
Health service excellence in the spotlight with award finalists revealed
Finalists announced for the WA Health Excellence Awards 2026
WA Health issues diphtheria vaccination reminder for Aboriginal people in Perth
Cook Labor Government delivers more critical care in the air
Women’s Health Week 2026
Child diagnosed with meningococcal disease in Western Australia
Free mosquito protection for Perth to repel, prevent, protect
WA pharmacists supported by expanded training opportunities
Spring gardeners reminded to protect against Legionnaires’ disease
Expression of Interest: consumer representative to help shape the future of genomic health care in WA
Case of severe respiratory diphtheria reported in Perth Metro area
New Chair of the Western Australian Meat Industry Authority Board
Welcoming Mount Lawley Hospital to the WA public health system
Canberrans encouraged to download Canberra Health Services’ new-look app
WA launches roadmap to eliminate rheumatic heart disease by 2036
More ADHD care available as WA doctors complete specialist training
Young adult diagnosed with meningococcal disease in Western Australia
Construction Commences At New Mandurah Hospital
National Stroke Week highlights women’s unique stroke risks
New members welcomed to Policy and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committees
Latest Healthy Sexual campaign encourages safer sex and regular STI testing
Update on meningococcal surveillance in Western Australia
New campaign responds to rising mpox cases in Western Australia
WA Health expands diphtheria outbreak vaccination program to include the Midwest
Funding Boost For Top WA Health And Medical Researchers
Western Australians invited to help shape the State’s first Preventative Health Strategy
WA practices support lung cancer screening awareness for their patients
WA Health provides public health update following avian influenza detection in wild bird
Five million cigarettes seized and stores closed under new laws
Western Australians reminded to get tested early for blood viruses
WA community warned to protect against mosquito bites following fatality
International study highlights WA’s resilience in maintaining cancer diagnoses during COVID-19
Future Of Mount Hospital Secured For Patients And Staff
Health Advisory: Mice Infestations And Pesticide Safety
Junior doctor recruitment drive to boost WA hospital workforce