WHO official clarifies position on asymptomatic COVID-19 spread The global health body’s COVID-19 technical lead concedes ‘we don’t actually have that answer yet’.
Australian hydroxychloroquine trial to continue despite WHO ‘pause’ High-risk healthcare workers will continue taking the anti-malaria drug as part of a clinical trial testing its ability to protect against COVID-19, a lead investigator told newsGP.
GPs recognised on World Family Doctor Day The RACGP has called on Australians to give thanks to GPs working on the healthcare frontline.
GPs call for action as WHO declares coronavirus pandemic A number of Australian doctors have said mass gatherings, such as major sporting events, should be cancelled or held behind closed doors in a bid to avoid ‘catastrophe medicine’.
Breaking the cycle of shame and blame for obesity To mark World Obesity Day, Dr Georgia Rigas is calling to shift the focus from ‘loss of weight to gain in health’.
RACGP President condemns coronavirus discrimination Dr Harry Nespolon is ‘deeply troubled’ by instances of healthcare workers and patients being racially vilified over ill-founded fears.
Global coronavirus surge continues as pandemic preparation ramps up The Federal Government has unveiled its emergency response plan for COVID-19 – but how prepared is Australia for a pandemic?
More than 80,000 infected by coronavirus worldwide Hundreds of new cases outside China are ‘deeply concerning’ but do not yet represent a pandemic, the World Health Organization has said.
China reports record coronavirus death toll Hubei province health officials confirm 14,840 new cases and 242 deaths over a 24-hour period, more than double the previous one-day record of 103 fatalities.
Could Australia do more to tackle chronic disease? Yes, says the WHO A world-first study on the global implementation of World Health Organization-recommended policies shows we are falling behind.