Australia secures 10m additional COVID vaccine doses Pfizer/BioNTech have agreed to double the number of doses they will be sending to Australia. Where does that leave us?
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine approved for use in older Australians The TGA has said there is ‘no specific risk’ associated with vaccinating older people, following reports of deaths in Norway.
RACGP President calls out rogue MP over COVID misinformation UPDATED: Dr Karen Price has condemned Federal MP Craig Kelly’s appearance on a podcast hosted by ‘disgraced former celebrity chef’ Pete Evans.
Prime Minister reveals further $1.9 billion to support vaccine rollout General practice is expected to receive a substantial amount of the new allocation, but details remain limited.
Funding for extended mental health consults on RACGP budget wish list The college has called for an unrestricted MBS item number to allow patients to spend more than 40 minutes with their GP.
One in three Australians have gained weight during the pandemic Australia also led the world in terms of increased alcohol consumption, according to the results from a new Ipsos survey.
General practice ‘game changers’ receive Australia Day Honours A number of GPs were recognised for their service to medicine, along with other contributions they have made to various causes.
Federal Government confirms new COVID vaccine item numbers General practices stand to receive between $65 and $74.90 for each fully vaccinated patient.
Government seeks general practice EOIs for COVID vaccine rollout GPs will form the backbone of ‘one of the greatest logistical exercises’ in Australian history.
At least 500 private healthcare staff to assist with COVID vaccines They will augment the role performed by general practice, which the Federal Health Minister described as the ‘cornerstone’ of the rollout.