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‘Underestimated’: Serious health impact of flooding revealed

‘Underestimated’: Serious health impact of flooding revealed

A study found communities face a 26% increased risk of serious disease after a flood, with the ongoing strain on healthcare lasting up to 210 days.


RACGP urges political parties to act on climate change

RACGP urges political parties to act on climate change

With an election looming, the college says GPs at the frontline must be better supported to take action when natural disasters strike.


Fatal melioidosis outbreak continues to grow

Fatal melioidosis outbreak continues to grow

As the deadly outbreak spreads across Queensland, and with more severe weather on the way, GPs are urged to watch for symptoms.


Melioidosis fatalities increase

Melioidosis fatalities increase

An outbreak of the disease has already claimed several lives in flood-ravaged North Queensland, with GPs urged to remain vigilant.


Further push for ‘better GP integration’ in disaster management

Further push for ‘better GP integration’ in disaster management

Long after a disaster ends, GPs remain as an integral community support. But how can their role be better integrated and recognised?


In Practice: EOIs for accredited training sites

In Practice: EOIs for accredited training sites

The RACGP is seeking to accredit new training sites in eligible GP catchments to address areas of workforce need across Australia.


Crocs, tinnies and a waiting game: GPs in the storm

Crocs, tinnies and a waiting game: GPs in the storm

In Ingham in rural Queensland, floodwaters have risen to their highest for almost 60 years, with GPs digging deep in their communities.


Fight ramps up to formalise GPs’ disaster response role

Fight ramps up to formalise GPs’ disaster response role

The RACGP say GPs should be integrated into emergency response plans, after doctors were turned away from evacuation centres due to poor planning.


‘Incredible community spirit’: Queensland’s flooding fight

‘Incredible community spirit’: Queensland’s flooding fight

Towns turned into islands, residents on roofs, roads becoming rivers – GPs in the Far North have shared their stories as the area is inundated.


GPs are an underutilised workforce in a disaster: RACGP

GPs are an underutilised workforce in a disaster: RACGP

With warnings of a potentially severe bushfire season, the college has urged policymakers to make the RACGP a key partner in emergency planning.


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