The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC)

Safeguarding Australia from human diseases and public health threats.

The interim CDC

The interim CDC aims to improve the health of all Australians by working to protect the country from health threats.

What we do

Find out about the role of the interim CDC and our key areas of responsibility.

Who we engage with

Find out how the interim CDC is engaging with key Australian communities and stakeholders.

News

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Syphilis declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance

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Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, today declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS). This follows ongoing and concerning rises in case numbers in Australia.

Protect yourself from respiratory infections

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Respiratory viral infections – including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – continue to circulate this winter. Although we’re nearing the end of winter, it’s not too late to protect yourself against these potentially serious illnesses.

Australia’s CMO and CVO release joint statement on World Zoonosis Day 2025

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Read the joint statement from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Veterinary Officer on the importance of a One Health approach this World Zoonosis Day.
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Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI)

About CDI

CDI is a peer-reviewed scientific journal with leading academic content focused on public health. Read more about CDI and access the latest articles. 

Rotavirus surveillance report

Read the ‘Australian Rotavirus Surveillance Program annual report 2024’ by Sarah Thomas et al. 

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease surveillance

Read ‘Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease surveillance in Australia: Update to 31 December 2024’ by Christiane Stehmann et al.

Epidemiology of amoebiasis

Read ‘The epidemiology of amoebiasis in the Northern Territory of Australia over 20 years (2005 to 2024)’ by Bhavya Balasubramanya et al.