Keyword "health authorities" - List of latest news (128 results)

22/04 Deadly drugs find new Aussie market

Deadly drugs that have killed young people across the country have been found by Northern Territory health workers for the first time.

21/04 Damning email exposes truth about Melbourne Covid restriction

An explosive secret email the Victorian Government tried to bury has exposed the truth about former premier Daniel Andrews’ contentious decision to lock millions of Victorians in their homes during the Covid pandemic.

13/04 Two new measles cases confirmed in WA

WA Health has confirmed two new measles cases, bringing the total number of infections in Western Australia to 14 since March 19.

05/04 Global outbreak Australia can’t avoid

Victoria and NSW are set to smash last year’s measles case numbers and Western Australia has already surpassed its 2024 total in three months.

14/03 Deadly disease detected in major city

Health authorities have issued a warning to residents after a traveller with a highly infectious disease was detected in a major city.

23/02 Yale scientists’ study suggests Covid-19 vaccines may have led to horrible condition, PVS

A study from researchers at Yale University suggests Covid-19 vaccines may have led to a previously-unrecognised condition referred to as “post-vaccination syndrome” in some people.

21/02 Urgent warning over contagious disease

Health authorities have urged residents to stay alert for symptoms of measles after an infected individual visited several places in Sydney over the last seven days.

05/02 ‘Concerning surge’: Bali’s deadly warning

There’s a new warning for one of the most popular regions for Australian tourists in Bali, after authorities recorded a significant spike in cases of a potentially deadly disease.

19/01 Major move to protect newborns against virus

Expectant mothers will have access to free vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next month under a major expansion of the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

18/01 Major warning for Aussie beachgoers

The box jellyfish has come to the North of Queensland early as a combination of heat, rain and calm winds have all combined to create the perfect conditions for the sea creatures.

17/01 COMMENT: Australian Open has become ‘excruciatingly’ unwatchable

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04/01 Aussies travelling to Southeast Asia warned as ‘highly infectious’ disease brought back to Victoria, NSW

Australian travellers are being warned of growing measles outbreaks in Vietnam and Thailand, with health authorities urging those who are heading to Southeast Asia to ensure they have had a measles-mumps-rubella vaccine.

31/12 Urgent NYE warning after fake cocaine death

Just hours out from a citywide celebration to ring in 2025, New South Wales’ health authorities have issued a public warning following a fake cocaine overdose death.

27/12 ‘Mutant’ Covid-19 wave hits state

A new “mutant” strain of the Covid-19 virus has sent hospitalisation figures in Queensland skyrocketing amid the holiday period - with the state’s top health officials admitting she is “very concerned” by the latest outbreak.

24/12 Mozzie risk spreads across border

A wave of mosquitoes is causing alarm in another state as swampy conditions compound the airborne threat.

24/12 Urgent warning over deadly disease

Health authorities are warning Australians to monitor for measles symptoms after an infectious person travelled to several locations across NSW.

17/12 Urgent measles alert issued for Aussie city

A major health alert has been issued after a boy, 2, who passed through multiple Australian airports tested positive for measles.

15/12 5-star resort speaks after poisoning

Bosses of a luxury Fijian resort have spoken out about a suspected alcohol poisoning that has hospitalised seven foreigners, including four Australians.

12/12 Urgent measles warning for major city

Another urgent measles warning has been issued for Perth, a few days after a first warning was issued.

10/12 ‘Emergency no longer exists’: Doctors call for Covid vaccines to be pulled to reassess safety

A petition calling for the “immediate suspension” of mRNA Covid vaccines has attracted a number of high-profile backers — including the man picked by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the country’s main public health research agency.

06/12 After multiple deaths... World Health is pursuing the mysterious disease in the Congo

The World Health Organization announced the deployment of experts to support health authorities in Congo to investigate a disease that has not yet been diagnosed and is linked to multiple deaths.

06/12 ‘Break-bone fever’: Warning for Aussies holidaying in Bali

Aussies heading overseas are warned to be vigilant around mosquitoes after some Australian regions have experienced an increase in cases of dengue fever in people who have come back from Indonesia’s wildly popular holiday island, Bali.

04/12 Mystery flu-like illness kills up to 143 in Congo

An unknown flu-like illness has killed up to 143 people in southwestern Congo over the past two weeks as health authorities race to identify the disease.

01/12 Feeding birds in SA or WA could land you a $30,000 fine

A simple act of community goodwill could land residents a staggering, little-known fine in two Australian states, a lawyer has warned.

21/08 Monkeypox: a new death in Ivory Coast and an old strain in the Philippines

Alsumaria News - International While the world waits for anything new that will help global and regional health authorities assess the extent of the spread of the new strain of monkeypox, the news came today, Wednesday, containing a reassuring and a worrying message.

17/08 Orobush outbreak warning

Alsumaria News - International: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States issued a health alert, notifying doctors and public health authorities of an increase in cases of Orobovirus infection in the Americas region, which has caused two deaths since the beginning of this year.

06/08 France...withdrawal of a weight-loss balloon from the market

Alsumaria News - Miscellaneous The health authorities in France announced, today, Tuesday, a decision to immediately withdraw a balloon designed to fight obesity from the market.

28/07 On World Hepatitis Day... learn about methods of prevention and treatment

Alsumaria News - Miscellaneous Under the slogan “Time to Act,” health authorities celebrate World Hepatitis Day, which is an opportunity to strengthen national and international efforts to combat hepatitis, as they are keen to raise public awareness and shed light on the diagnosis of the disease and its symptoms.

12/07 West Nile fever is expanding and warnings about its spread

Alsumaria News - International Health authorities in Jordan warned of the dangers of the West Nile fever virus, days after countries such as Spain and Italy announced recording cases of infection with the virus.

10/07 The actual number of Palestinian deaths in the Israeli attack on Gaza

Alsumaria News - International: Palestinian health authorities say that the ground and air attack launched by Israel on Gaza led to the death of more than 38 thousand people, most of them civilians, with the displacement of most of the Strip’s population of 2.3 million people.

16/05 Drugs kill 107,000 Americans in 2023

Alsumaria News - International The American health authorities announced that about 107,000 deaths from overdoses were recorded in the country during the past year, compared to more than 111,000 cases in 2022, which constitutes a 3% decrease, according to preliminary figures.

24/04 9-month-old baby whose mom was killed in Sydney mall rampage discharged from hospital

A nine-month-old baby who was stabbed in the horrific Bondi Junction attack last Saturday has been discharged from hospital, health authorities have confirmed.

18/04 Man dies after deadly disease hits three Aussies

A man is dead and two others are in hospital after they were struck with a deadly disease that kills between five and 10 per cent of people who contract it.

16/04 ‘Horrible’: Fresh warning for Aussies in Bali

The government is warning Aussies travelling to Bali to take precautions against dengue fever, as social media swirls with reports of tourists who have been struck down with the painful infection.

30/03 Measles warning for Western Sydney

Health authorities are warning measles could be in the Western Sydney community.

14/03 Two words health boss wants scrapped

One of the nation’s top health authorities is calling for the term “long Covid” to be scrapped as new research suggests it is no more “sinister” than the long-term effects of the flu.

05/03 Urgent health alert over deadly disease

Victorian and NSW residents are being urged to remain alert for symptoms of a deadly disease after a holiday-maker travelled between the two states while infectious.

22/02 ‘Disappointing’: Blow in doctor wage theft

A doctor owed more than $8000 in overtime is “extremely disappointed” her former employer is refusing to pay her back despite a historic class action win over wage theft in the Federal Court.

14/02 Warning after dangerous virus detected

The dangerous measles virus has been detected in a Jetstar passenger flying into Sydney from the Gold Coast, with health authorities urging anyone who might have been exposed to the traveller to be on alert for symptoms.

09/02 Gross reason to stay away from pools

A spike in gastro cases has lead Queensland health authorities to urge people to stay away from public pools and water parks.

05/02 Your Flu Shot Might Have One Fewer Ingredient This Fall

One type of flu virus has gone missing for so long, it doesn’t make sense to vaccinate against it.

31/01 Killer virus spreads to new Aussie state

Health authorities have issued an alert for mpox after the first locally acquired case was detected in nearly six months in Victoria.

24/01 Malaria: Cameroon begins historic vaccination campaign

Cameroon has launched a large-scale malaria vaccination campaign that is expected to reach 250,000 children this year and next. The vaccine is expected to save thousands of lives across the African continent.

22/01 ‘Dangerous’: Warning over Kim’s bad habit

Kim Kardashian has been slammed for revealing she uses a tanning bed – despite claiming the device is used to treat a painful skin condition.

21/01 Currently spreading in the world.. Should we be concerned about the new Corona variant and what is its danger?

American health authorities have announced an increase in cases of infection with the JN.1 submutant of the Coronavirus in the United States and the world recently. What do we know about this variant so far?

18/01 Buruli ulcers: Australians warned of ‘flesh eating’ disease after record number of cases in Victoria

A record number of cases of flesh-eating ulcers was recorded in Victoria last year, prompting a warning from health authorities.

16/01 Urgent measles alert for major city

An urgent health alert has been issued after an infant infected with measles visited several locations in Sydney’s inner west and southwest.

13/01 Tinder, Grindr part of sexual health push

Tinder and Grindr will be used as part of a fresh push to encourage Aussies to get their “fun parts” tested amid a concerning rise in sexually transmitted diseases.

11/01 Top doctor’s call on masks in supermarkets

NSW’s top doctor has made a major call on masks as Covid rates in Sydney soar towards levels not seen since the end of last year.

11/01 ‘Bring back masks’: Top doctor’s big call

Mandatory face masks could return within weeks as Covid-19 cases continue to soar, with a leading epidemiologist urging the federal government to bring them back in high risk settings.

09/01 ‘Stay at home’: Covid cases soar in Australia

Australians with Covid-19 are being urged to “stay home” as several states grapple with soaring numbers of infections, including Australia’s most populous region, which is seeing its highest levels in a year.

05/01 There are 100 more deaths per day than expected by health authorities. Influenza A may be part of the explanation

470 people are dying every day in the country. Doctors warn about the strength of this year's flu virus and poor adherence to vaccines

03/01 Bluey episode accused of promoting ‘genocide’

An award-winning poet has accused popular children’s television program Bluey of promoting “genocide” against Arabic people.

26/12 ‘Do not drink’: Warning issued for tap water

Residents of a small Victorian community are being urged to use baby wipes to stay clean after a Christmas Day breakdown at the town’s water treatment plant knocked out safe drinking water.

21/12 Christmas concern for spike in Covid-19 cases

Aussies are being urged to practice good hygiene over the festive season, as one state battles an unseasonal increase in respiratory infections.

09/12 ‘Apocalyptic’: Warning after US blocks ceasefire

Gazans sought refuge in bombed-out hospitals as Israel vowed to “press harder” in its war with Hamas on Saturday, a day after the United States blocked a ceasefire bid at the United Nations.

07/12 ‘Silent killer’: Mercury soars past 40C

Sydneysiders are being warned about scorching temperatures as extreme heatwave conditions sweep through the city.

30/11 The Vanishing of Ammon Bundy

An anti-government extremist seemed on the verge of another standoff with the law. Then he disappeared.

25/11 How ‘reverse opium war’ is gripping Aus

A leading Australian vape advocate has called for an urgent overhaul to the government’s approach to regulating vaping across the country, claiming the current approach is leading to China staging a “reverse opium war”.

19/11 Israel and Hamas close to temporary ceasefire

Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to striking a deal that would see the war in Gaza pause for five days in exchange for the release of dozens people being held hostage there.

17/11 Australian state brings back mask mandate

An Australian state will reintroduce a strict Covid measure for the first time since a health “state of emergency” was ended more than a year ago.

16/11 What new Covid waves means for Christmas

Health authorities are trying to get on the front foot ahead of the holiday season, with two fresh waves of Covid-19 infections identified in two states.

14/11 ‘Not good enough’: Warning as Covid spikes

An infectious disease expert has urged Australians to wear masks as a new Covid wave prompts two states to consider reintroducing the unpopular measure.

14/11 Urgent recall of Chemist Warehouse product

An Australian healthcare company has issued an urgent recall for one of its supplements, warning it could lead to toxic overdoses.

12/11 Gastro, covid-ridden cruise docks

An Adelaide bound cruise which was struck down with a horror double outbreak of COVID-19 and gastro has returned to port.

10/11 Dire Covid warning ahead of Christmas

A major mask warning has been issued by health authorities following Covid-19 cases skyrocketing in the lead-up to Christmas.

09/11 Warning over new scam targeting Optus outage victims

Optus has announced its compensation package for customers affected by its communications outage, but that hasn’t stopped scammers from targeting its victims.

01/11 Eighth Covid wave hits Australia

Australia is in the grips of its eighth Covid wave as cases soar across the states and territories less than two weeks after the end of the country’s emergency response to the disease was announced.

27/10 Horror letters after bus driver firebombed

The family of a bus driver killed in a horrific firebombing have revealed health authorities contacted them repeatedly to asking for permission for their loved one’s killer to use public transport.

26/10 ‘Stay home’: Alarm over new Covid strain

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat.

24/10 Hostage reveals suprising detail about Hamas

Welcome back to our live coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

24/10 Driver’s wild pro-Palestine move on train

Footage has captured the moment a pro-Palestinian protest song was played over a Sydney train’s loudspeakers as the driver announces “we love you all, here’s a song for you guys”.

23/10 How the Media Got the Hospital Explosion Wrong

Amplifying dubious Hamas claims caused real damage. No wonder public trust in news reporting is so low.

23/10 Live updates on the Israel-Hamas war

Welcome back to our live coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

19/10 Push for major booze change

Australians could soon see confronting health warnings printed on liquor bottles after the federal government confirmed it was seeking advice on new ways to raise awareness about high risks of alcohol consumption.

01/10 Safety warning over popular snack

Health authorities have issued a warning to parents amid an increased number of children suffering scalding burns from instant noodles.

27/09 100 killed after wedding’s firewords mishap

At least 100 people were killed when a fire broke out at a wedding attended by hundreds of guests in northern Iraq after fireworks were set off inside, officials said Wednesday.

27/09 Picture reveals truth about Dan’s exit

A photo taken outside Dan Andrews’ electorate office on the day of his departure shows just how differently his exit is being treated compared to other state leaders.

26/09 Melbourne suburbs warned over flesh-eating bacteria

Residents in Melbourne’s northwest have been warned to beware of the signs of a bacterial skin virus, as cases increase across multiple suburbs.

26/09 ‘Gucci’ party drug sparks health warning

Health authorities have issued an urgent warning after MDMA Pills featuring a “Gucci” logo were found with more than four times the average dose.

25/09 Shock warning over faecal-oral disease

A public health warning has been issued after authorities confirmed a case of hepatitis A had been detected in a regional Queensland city.

18/09 Common food blamed for outbreak

Health authorities have issued a listeria warning for a common chicken product after it was linked to a listeria outbreak in multiple states.

17/09 Dire rush to trace deadly bacterial outbreak

Health authorities are rushing to trace the origin of a listeria contamination, after Victoria, NSW and Queensland all reported a genetically-linked clusters of listeriosis.

16/09 Urgent warning for millions of Aussies

Health authorities have launched a national investigation after nine cases of listeria were reported across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

15/09 Warning for scorching streak of 30C days

A run of hotter-than-average spring days is about to hit Sydney, with fire and health authorities issuing warnings.

12/09 Sneaky way business hid illegal vapes

Health authorities have seized $100,000 in illegal vapes as concern reaches new heights over the rate of young people taking up the highly addictive act.

08/09 Warning for disease that can lead to coma

NSW residents have been warned to be on alert as cases of listeriosis rise in the community.

07/09 Nation’s suicide rate mysteriously soars

“Eleven people commit suicide every day in Spain, the number is growing and the necessary measures are not being taken,” said Victoria de la Serna, 63, whose son took his own life over a decade ago.

05/09 My ex called my genitals ‘ugly’ — it ruined my sex life for years

Campbell said their mental health reached a “dark” place, which saw them developing a “recurring intrusive thought” about physically “cutting” their vagina.

31/08 Plea after 15yo suddenly dies

The mother of a Victorian teenager who tragically died from meningococcal disease is imploring health authorities to make a vaccine free for all children.

23/07 The changes to Aussie school lunches

A Sydney daycare’s decision to ban vegemite on toast – a longtime staple of the Australian lunch box – has thrown a spotlight onto the changing contents of the humble school lunch.

19/07 Major music festival’s ticket-sale nightmare

After a disastrous 2022, with concertgoers coated in mud, a day of music cancelled and even a disease outbreak, Aussie music festival Splendour in the Grass is struggling to get ticketholders to return.

16/07 ‘Trusted’ pharmacist robs taxpayers of $300k

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23/06 ‘Sharp uptick’: Infections climb in one state

The latest health data has revealed an interesting trend ahead of the peak season for flu and Covid-19 infections.

22/06 ‘Can’t hold back tide’: Issue with diet drug

A shortage of a viral diet drug – best known as Ozempic – is about to end and doctors are concerned Australians will rush to get their hands on it, leaving those who need it in the lurch.

16/06 Aussie company collapses owing $140m

An Australian Covid-19 rapid testing company has collapsed into liquidation just three years after making international headlines for securing a multimillion-dollar deal with US health authorities.

03/06 Nearly 31k new Covid-19 cases reported

Millions of Australians are at risk of contracting Covid-19 during the fifth wave of the coronavirus as vaccination numbers drop ahead of winter.

02/06 ‘Welcome to Hell’: Tassie sign outrage

A provocative sign at Hobart Airport to promote an edgy art and live music festival has been removed after triggering numerous complaints.

30/05 Aussie city records smog worse than Delhi

Residents of Brisbane woke up to air quality worse than a notoriously polluted city on Tuesday with authorities issuing a health warning.

27/05 Warning as fungal brain infection kills two

Two Americans have died from suspected fungal infections in their brains and spinal cords after travelling to Mexico for cheap cosmetic surgeries.

26/05 NSW Health ‘erased’ Covid data

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20/05 ‘Triple whammy’: Fears of fifth Covid wave

A prominent epidemiologist says it is “obvious” Australia is heading into its fifth wave of Covid.

05/05 Charges after boy, 8, drowned in tragic pool accident

A pool operator and the Victorian Department of Education have been charged over the death of an eight-year-old boy who drowned while on a school trip.

27/04 New Covid variant ’of concern’

A new Covid-19 subvariant is emerging in Australia, with experts warning it might be one of the most transmissible strains so far.

26/04 Vaccine injury class action filed

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21/04 Urgent health warning for kindy parents

Flu season has started early in NSW preschools as hospitals report a concerning spike in children needing emergency care.

21/04 Call for controversial illicit drug trial in NSW

NSW Youth and Homelessness Minister Rose Jackson has encouraged her Labor government colleagues to support pill testing at music festivals.

13/04 Australia shuts down ‘free vape’ plan

Australian health authorities have declared there is no chance they will follow a “swap to stop” policy, after the UK offered smokers in Britain millions of free vapes to replace cigarettes.

11/04 Couple dies after eating puffer fish

A grieving daughter has issued a dire warning for seafood lovers after an expensive Japanese fish delicacy fatally poisoned her parents.

02/04 10 worst grocery items for food poisoning

Onions, peaches and cold cuts, oh my — these are just some of the risky foods lurking in your kitchen.

29/03 Mystery virus kills three in Africa

Health authorities are urging residents in a small East African country to frequently wash their hands and avoid eating wild animals in a bid to stop the transmission of a deadly mystery illness.

22/03 ‘Alarming’ spread of deadly fungus infection

A potentially deadly fungal infection that is resistant to the most common treatment is spreading at an “alarming rate”, US authorities have said.

17/03 ‘Hospitals will be full’: Dark warning to Aussies

Former deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has issued a dire warning about the dangers of vaping, arguing Australian hospitals will be filled to the brim in 30 years with people suffering from respiratory problems.

15/03 Aussies warned as China won’t be the same

China is fully reopening its border and welcoming back tourists for the first time since the Covid pandemic broke out three years ago.

02/03 Human bird flu cases in China spark panic

Two human cases of bird flu have reportedly been detected in China as concerns about the outbreak’s potential threat to the global population grow.

02/03 I want the public to understand what we have gone through’

More than 200 children have died in Indonesia after ingesting tainted cough syrup.

25/02 Queensland backflips on illegal drugs stance

Queensland has for the first time allowed pill testing to be offered across the state to “reduce risks and harms associated with illicit drug use”.

23/02 11yo girl’s death sparks new virus fears

An 11-year-old girl in Cambodia has died from bird flu, the country’s first fatality from the virus in years, health authorities said.

18/02 One drug linked to mass Sydney hospital cases

Health authorities have issued a stark warning about the risks of MDMA use after a spike in drug hospitalisations following a Sydney music festival last weekend.

08/02 Earthquake death toll hits grim milestone

The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has risen above 11,200 as rescuers raced to save survivors trapped under debris in the winter cold.

07/02 Nike-tick MDMA pills cause toxic effects

Health authorities have issued an urgent warning against buying orange “Nike-tick” MDMA pills after a number of hospitalisations.

01/02 Killer bacteria spreading in Australia

A killer bacteria that has claimed the lives of dozens of children in the UK is now spreading in Australia.

06/01 Warning: Rare bacterial infections on rise

A deadly bacteria that has killed dozens of children in the UK in a matter of months is now spreading in Australia.

06/01 New Covid variant: All you need to know

A new Omicron subvariant has been detected in Australia after it caused Covid-19 cases to skyrocket in the US throughout December.

06/01 Rise in kids in hospital with deadly disease

Health authorities have sounded the alarm over a dangerous bacterial infection which has resulted in dozens of children being sent to hospital.

06/01 ‘The Kraken’ Covid variant ripping through Australia

A new Covid variant has quickly become the dominant strain in the US, and has now been confirmed in Australia – earning itself a creepy nickname along the way.

04/01 Disturbing act sweeping Covid-hit China

Devastated mourners in China have been forced to burn their own dead loved ones as the nation’s ‘zero Covid’ approach horrifically backfires.

02/01 Grim global warning over Chinese Covid implosion

Australians and other citizens around the planet scraped their way through a cash-strapped 2022 but the new year might bring with it an even more turbulent economic landscape.