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Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency 

Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).    As of 16 May 2026, eight...
Australian Health and Aged Care Resource Guide

Australian Health and Aged Care Resource Guide

The May 2026 Australian Health and Aged Care Resource Guide is out now and features an article by our very own Carrie Spinks, ACIPC IPC Consultant   Carrie’s piece, entitled Infection Prevention and Control: The quiet hero of aged care, explores the ways in...
Updates to NSQHS Standards Workbook 

Updates to NSQHS Standards Workbook 

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare has updated the accreditation workbook that accompanies the 2021 Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. The Addendum to the NSQHS...
Influenza Vaccination 2026

Influenza Vaccination 2026

Protecting Our Communities This Winter Seasonal influenza remains a significant public health concern across Australasia, with peak activity typically occurring between June and September. In 2025, Australia experienced its largest influenza season on record, with...
Masters of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology

Masters of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology

Apply for the 2027-2028 Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) Program at Australian National University   Applications Open: 1 June 2026 Applications Close: 22 July 2026 Information Session: Join us for a virtual info session on Thursday 21 May at...
Latest National Hep B and C Strategies Released

Latest National Hep B and C Strategies Released

Australia has taken a significant step towards eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat, with the launch of the Fourth National Hepatitis B Strategy 2025–2030 and the Sixth National Hepatitis C Strategy 2025–2030. Announced on 27 March 2026 by the...