Retreating floodwaters reveal a long road ahead for NSW communities GPs are stepping up to assist flood-affected colleagues, while calls for general practice involvement in disaster planning remain ignored.
Bushfire smoke from ‘Black Summer’ killed hundreds: Inquiry Resultant air pollution saw a rise in respiratory issues and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Calls for national action on bushfire smoke health impact Researchers believe an independent expert committee would give evidence-based, accurate and consistent advice on bushfire smoke and air pollution.
After the firestorm: Health implications of returning to a bushfire zone Damaged buildings, poor air quality, contaminated water – there is a lot to look out for after a disaster.
GPs signing up to provide emergency locum relief amid bushfires But demand in bushfire-stricken areas is expected to grow significantly.
How can GPs best prepare for bushfires in an ‘era of disasters’? At a time when Australia is facing unprecedented levels of fire danger, GPs have a vital role to play during and after a 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.
GPs lead community response to devastating Tasmanian bushfires Recent rain has brought relief, but GPs will likely be dealing with the fallout for a long time to come.