Coronavirus progress: Breakthrough research, first human vaccine trial Australian researchers have published the first study on the body’s immune response to coronavirus, while a human vaccine trial has commenced.
Has the coronavirus shown the need for better public health responses? Fragmented messaging has led GPs on the ground to call for a more centralised response.
What does a resilient community look like? The decision to stay or leave a community in the aftermath of bushfire can play a vital role in a person’s road to recovery.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.
One year on: After the Townsville floods Dr Michael Clements reflects on the GP’s role in responding to a major natural disaster.
GPs caught in bushfires brace for more devastation Lives and homes have already been lost in the inferno, but ‘catastrophic’ conditions could mean the worst is yet to come.
Critical care centre receives $67 million boost Australia’s ability to respond to disasters and health emergencies will benefit from the funding injection.
Flood-affected areas to receive boost with GP telehealth services The Federal Government has announced it will provide essential telehealth support services for rural communities impacted by the Queensland floods.
Before and after a disaster: What GPs need to know newsGP spoke with Dr Penny Burns about how GPs can best prepare for and respond to disasters, at a time when extreme weather events are likely to increase.
How can GPs best prepare for – and respond to – disasters? Limited communication between emergency-response teams and primary care means GPs should independently plan for natural disasters, Dr Penny Burns told newsGP.