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Is it true? Countering misinformation about mpox
Learn the truth about some of the common questions and misconceptions about mpox. -
One Health Day 2024 – Understanding the connection between human, animal and environmental health
3 November is One Health Day. One Health recognises the connection between the health of people, animals, and the environments we share. Protecting one can help us protect them all.
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$251.7m to establish an independent Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
The Australian Government is investing $251.7 million to deliver Australia’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC). -
Updates to public health guidance for avian influenza in humans
Updated national advice on avian influenza (bird flu) is available for Australia’s public health units (PHUs) as part of the Series of National Guidelines. -
More vaccines to strengthen public health preparedness against bird flu
The Australian Government is investing $22.1 million to strengthen public health preparedness against bird flu (avian influenza) by increasing the number of pandemic flu vaccines in the National Medical Stockpile. -
Showcasing the wonders of One Health
We hosted the first One Health Wonders webinar, an event that attracted almost 200 online participants. -
View from the WHO – Dr Maria Van Kerkhove
A leading infectious disease epidemiologist at the World Health Organization (WHO) discussed her learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging health threats. -
United Nations focus on addressing antimicrobial resistance
Professor Paul Kelly has spoken to the United Nations about the urgent need to address the threats posed by antimicrobial resistance. -
International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) World Congress meets in Australia
Professor Paul Kelly, head of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control, has officially welcomed the International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) World Congress. This was the 25th world congress and included the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference. -
Australia’s syphilis epidemic is everyone’s business
The rates of syphilis infection are rising around Australia, but safe sex and getting tested are easy ways to stay safe. -
The importance of ‘disease detectives’
Last Friday was World Field Epidemiology Day. It is an annual day to acknowledge the vital role field epidemiologists play protecting communities from public health threats. These threats primarily relate to infectious diseases. -
Public consultation to guide how we use health data
At the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC), we are committed to protecting the health of Australians by developing effective and ethical data practices. As part of this commitment, we are launching a public consultation to gather feedback on how we should use health data. -
Understanding the interim CDC’s One Health approach
We have set up a One Health Unit. This unit looks at how human, animal and environmental health are connected. It will plan for future health problems and work to solve them by considering all these areas together. -
New training facility for Australia’s medical flying squad
Australia’s Medical Assistance Teams have a new world-class training facility at Bees Creek in the Northern Territory. The site will help them prepare for natural disasters and emergencies. -
Vigilance and preparation critical for avian influenza in Australia
The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) is monitoring avian influenza cases in Australia and overseas. -
Interim Australian CDC Vacation Internship Program
Apply now for our Vacation Internship Program. -
Media release – One Health collaboration counters the threat of zoonotic diseases
Today is World Zoonoses Day, and Australia continues to invest in One Health approaches to combat the emergence and spread of zoonoses – diseases that can spread from animals to humans. -
Poliovirus Detection Outbreak Response Plan now available
We have published a new version of the Poliovirus Detection Outbreak Response Plan for Australia. -
Interim Australian CDC attends the 2024 Communicable Disease and Immunisation Conference (CDIC)
Last week the interim Australian CDC attended the annual Communicable Disease and Immunisation Conference (CDIC) in Brisbane. -
Australian health ministers reaffirm commitment to an Australian CDC
On 14 June 2024, health ministers from all Australian governments discussed their commitment to establishing an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). -
COVID-19 information for Board Chairs of Residential Aged Care Providers
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Janet Anderson, PSM Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner released a joint statement to the Board Chairs of Residential Aged Care Providers today urging the board to protect older people from respiratory illnesses in the lead up to winter. -
Media release – Human case of bird flu in Victoria
A statement by the Head of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control Professor Paul Kelly. -
Have your say – Help shape Australia's national immunisation strategy
We are inviting public feedback to help shape Australia's next national immunisation strategy for 2025–2030. The consultation is open between 22 May 2024 and 19 June 2024. -
Australian Government launches first national registry to combat silicosis
Australia’s first National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry launched on 22 May 2024. It collects data to support the prevention of dangerous occupational respiratory diseases like silicosis. -
Flu and respiratory illness webinar recording now available
We hosted a webinar about respiratory viruses and the upcoming flu season on Friday 3 May 2024.