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Monkeypox: WHO Recommends Vaccination in Affected Areas

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on Monday that countries affected by the mpox virus (commonly known as monkeypox) initiate vaccination programs, particularly in regions where cases have been reported. The mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), caused by…
20 August, 2024
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Life-changing cancer-treatment jab added to PBS

Australians fighting lung and liver cancer will soon be able to access a life-saving cancer treatment through a simple, seven minute injection. The nation’s first immunotherapy cancer jab, Tecentriq, is being added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, slashing the cost by more…
2 August, 2024
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Today is World Blood Donor Day

20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! The…
14 June, 2024
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Anger over medicinal shortages

Complaints are mounting from Australian citizens against the government for relying on international supply of medicines instead of local production as the nation faces a “severe” shortage of pharmaceuticals. It was revealed earlier this week that patients are unable to take their…
30 May, 2024
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AMA welcomes sickly sweet sugar tax calls

Australia should introduce a tax on sugary drinks to help combat obesity and diabetes according to the Australian Medical Association, in a call backed by a new report from the Grattan Institute. AMA President Professor Steve Robson welcomed the Grattan Institute’s report,…
6 May, 2024

New Australian treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

A new Australian study suggests that the traditional treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, which targets amyloid plaque in the brain, may not be necessary to improve cognitive function. Dr Gerhard Leinenga, from the University of Queensland, described the findings as an “important step”…
4 April, 2024
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