WHO launches global encephalitis policy The release comes as one GP expert says ‘it’s very likely that Japanese encephalitis is now endemic in Australia’.
GP’s research shedding light on end-of-life care On World Cancer Day, one GP’s innovative research is transforming care for cancer patients in their final months of life.
World Mental Health Day renews calls for support boost The theme of this year’s day is ‘Mental Health at Work’, leading the RACGP to double down on calls for more accessible care options.
Celebrating GPs’ contribution: World Family Doctor Day The RACGP President thanks Australia’s GPs for ‘keeping the engine running’ of our ‘world-class’ health system.
RACGP calls for basic work entitlements in Budget The RACGP is pushing for Federal Government funding reform to increase basic work entitlements for GPs and subsidise training.
WHO releases lower back pain guideline The document, the first of its kind to be released by the WHO, considers 37 different interventions for the management of chronic lower back pain.
‘Continuing relationships build solidarity’: Iona Heath The renowned former GP fears the globe is ‘teetering on the brink of destruction’, telling WONCA 2023 primary care must be better valued.
Professor Sandra Eades’ blueprint to Close the Gap One of Australia’s most highly regarded researchers has called for an even greater focus on early intervention and community-led care.
GPs laud ‘enormity of WONCA’ as conference wraps up Years of hard work, long hours, and dedication have paid off, with the 2023 World Conference hailed a resounding success by local and international doctors alike.
Indigenous health panel urges GPs to call out ‘elephant in the room’ ‘We need to open doors we have never opened before’, three of the world’s leading health equality advocates have said.