Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A family history of depression could be linked to lower cognitive performance in the next generation, according to UK research.
Funds back long COVID findings
The health minister has pledged an additional $50 million in funding to support research into long COVID.
Ghana goes for new jab
Ghana has become the first to approve a new malaria vaccine developed by Oxford University.
Online dementia check developed
Researchers have developed an online tool for assessing dementia risk.
Ablett launches action
Gary Ablett Snr, one of the greatest Australian football players of all time, has launched legal action against the AFL.
NDIS reforms forecast
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is in need of significant reform to ensure its sustainability, according to the Albanese government.
Call for free contraception
Women's rights and sexual health advocates in Australia are calling for the government to provide free access to contraception.
Cuts concern community groups
Community health organisations in Victoria have expressed their concern over funding cuts.
Jenkins leaves a better place
Ministers have marked the exit of Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner.
Nurse strike fine outlined
The WA nurses’ union has agreed to a potential $350,000 fine for a major strike at Parliament House last year.
Preeclampsia test coming
Australian researchers have developed a new test for a dangerous pregnancy disorder.
Medicare card on myGov
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards bringing paper and plastic identity credentials into the digital age.
ACT negligence settled
Canberra Hospital will pay a $7 million settlement to a 17-year-old boy as part of a medical negligence case.
Contraceptive claims heard
A class action lawsuit representing approximately 1,000 Australian women will go before ...
Dual-band malaria drug tested
A resistance-fighting antimalarial drug candidate is being tested in Australia.
Hospital responds to horror event
Charges have been laid after a doctor was allegedly stabbed at a Tasmanian hospital over the weekend.