WA is on track for the worst respiratory syncytial virus year on record, despite a strong uptake in immunisation.
Claire Sadler
Several State leaders have publicly claimed they were blindsided when Health Minister Mark Butler announced a new ‘Thriving Kids’ program in a National Press Club address on August 20.
Caitlyn Rintoul
WA Health is urging residents and travellers to the region to stay vigilant for symptoms.
Hannah Cross
The Cancer data in Australia report found survival rates continue to improve around the country with WA recording the best outcomes.
Authorities are encouraging people to check their vaccine status.
WA has the smallest GP workforce of any State as doctors treat patients with increasingly complex conditions.
Mobile midwives are breaking down barriers to care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
An outbreak of measles in the Pilbara continues to grow after another two cases were confirmed on Friday.
WA Health confirmed the adult was recovering in hospital with the uncommon but life-threatening infection.
The nasal spray was immediately hailed by the Royal Australian College of GPs as a decision that will save young lives.
Jessica Page
Pharmacists in areas with limited GP services are among the first cohort to start training under a government-subsidised program that would allow them to treat and prescribe for a range of conditions.
Almost a dozen new exposure sites have been added to a public health alert. SEE THE LIST
‘It’s not clear that this is going to have a huge impact on our sector’.
7NEWS
Artificial intelligence is on par with medical experts in diagnosing hip dysplasia in children, and can do it 30 times faster.
The number of fully vaccinated West Australian kids has dropped below the national threshold for all age groups, the nation’s leading immunisation body has revealed.
The latest list of exposure sites also includes several chemists and a cafe. SEE THE FULL LIST
A project ensuring the dental health of young children in rural towns isn’t left behind has been recognised as a finalist in the 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards.
Melissa Sheil
The federal government is scrambling for answers after US officials raised concerns about a common pregnancy medication.
Jennifer Bechwati, National Health Editor and Digital Staff
WA Health said neither case is related to each other or the latest outbreak. SEE THE NEW EXPOSURE SITES
New research has revealed it’s not just a healthy serve of vegetables in the diet that can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease — it’s also the type of vegetable.
Fly-in, fly-out workers have been urged to check the status of their measles jab after three cases were linked to a Pilbara mine site.
The WA Department of Health is urging FIFO workers to check their immunisations are up to date after more measles cases were reported.
Tegwen Bescoby
Swimmers have been advised to stay out of Albany’s waterways for a short time, with the City of Albany warning recent heavy rainfall may have contaminated the water.
The moves comes after consumer group CHOICE tested 20 sunscreens and found 16 didn’t meet their advertised claims.
Georgia Holland
