‘Hybrid immunity’ enough to protect healthcare workers: DoH New advice indicates there is not enough evidence to support offering healthcare workers a fourth ‘winter dose’.
Three things we need to know about monkeypox While monkeypox is not yet a global emergency, more information is needed on how it’s mutating and spreading, writes Professor Raina MacIntyre.
Monkeypox exposure in third Australian state Identification of the latest case comes as the WHO investigates reports that the virus is present in the semen of infected patients.
Third Australian monkeypox case identified The newly identified case comes days after the WHO said ‘widespread’ human-to-human transmission is already occurring.
Q&A with WONCA World President-elect Associate Professor Karen Flegg discusses the significance of World Family Doctor Day and the 2023 WONCA World Conference.
Weight stigma: Why everybody needs to act Weight stigma is one of the most common forms of discrimination in modern societies, alongside racism and sexism, writes Dr Georgia Rigas.
New WONCA President wants to elevate general practice Associate Professor Karen Flegg will be at the helm of the organisation from October 2023, at the WONCA World Conference.
Australia continues push to eliminate cervical cancer The Federal Government has pledged almost $6 million towards the goal of eliminating the disease by 2035.
WHO gives warning on missed measles vaccinations Measles vaccination has fallen sharply globally, but Australian immunisation rates appear to have held up despite the challenges of COVID-19.
COVID may have killed up to 180,000 healthcare workers: WHO The estimate comes as Australia prepares to ease restrictions in the coming weeks and months, likely leading to an increase in cases.