pandemic
Health premiums tug-of-war
The Federal Government and private health insurers are in a tug-of-war over the next round of premium increases, with the industry pushing for more than usual to keep up with rising costs. Read More...
COVID containment: masking and isolation revisited
With a potential eighth wave of the pandemic sweeping across Australia, an analysis of US data from the pandemic has reiterated that observational studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of masks in preventing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 on airplanes, in schools, and among household and community contacts of individuals with COVID. Read More...
Australia’s health spend increases
Spending on health goods and services continued to increase in the fiscal year 2021-22, according to the latest Medical Expenditure report released by the AIHW, though while governments spent more, individuals spent less. Read More...
Pandemic baby boom
A report released by the AIHW, has shown that a record number of babies were born in Australia in 2021 – with the national birth rate jumping back up to 6.1%. Read More...
New Secretary for DOH
The Prime Minister had recommended Mr Blair Comley PSM to the Governor-General, to be appointed as the new Secretary for the Department of Health and Aged Care. Read More...
COVID vax passes kids’ test
A US review of more than 245,000 doses of mRNA COVID vaccines given to young children – including those aged 4 and younger - found no indications of serious side effects. Read More...
COVID emergency over says WHO
The COVID pandemic is no longer a public health emergency of international concern according to the WHO. Read More...