RACGP seeks formal mandate to bring training back to the college Members are being asked to vote on the profession-led, community-based training resolution at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
What is Australia’s contribution to the global COVID death tally? With just six countries accounting for more than a half of the world’s five million fatalities, Australia’s death rate has been roughly 10 times lower than its proportion of the global population.
Progress in fight against superbugs Australian researchers have found a new way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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.
COVID immunity following natural infection likely short-lived: Study New research suggests reinfection can occur in as little as three months, strengthening the argument for vaccination.
Signs point to looming GP workforce crisis in North QLD There are widespread reports of GPs working long hours and delaying their retirement simply to ‘not let their community down’.
Joint call for national social prescribing scheme A number of medical organisations, including the RACGP, say support for social prescribing should be included in the 2021 MYEFO.
How to access Medicare support for third COVID vaccine doses GPs can conduct suitability assessments and administer third doses with the same item numbers used for second doses.
Shingles vaccine catch-up program extended The extension means people aged 70–79 will now have free access to vaccination against the herpes zoster virus until at least October 2023.
What is Australia’s potential new COVID treatment? Half a million doses of the oral antiviral candidate could become available from next year, pending TGA approval.