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From emerging disease threats to strengthening Australia’s preparedness, our first annual report looks back at the first 6 months of Australia’s Centre for Disease Control.

Key findings show the importance of local leadership, a strong health workforce and innovative testing approaches in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bloodborne virus (BBV) and sexually transmissible infection (STI) programs.

We’ve released new climate risk assessment and adaptation planning guidance to help health system organisations manage climate-related risks.

The Australian Centre for Disease Control has released national guidance, local data and practical tools to help health system organisations assess and manage climate-related risks and undertake adaptation planning.

Health professionals, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and public health partners can use the new guidance to support equitable approaches to TB prevention, diagnosis and treatment and care in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

A respected clinician, researcher and public health leader, Professor Macartney will help shape the Australian CDC's evidence-based approach to protecting Australians' health.

This Women's Health Week, women are encouraged to put their health first. Learn why prevention, early detection and regular health checks are important for lifelong wellbeing.

For World Field Epidemiology Day, we're recognising the experts working behind the scenes to protect Australia's health.

H5 bird flu has been detected in birds and other wildlife in Australia, including mammals. The risk to people remains low. Avoid contact with sick or dead birds or animals, record what you see and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.

Australia has a new 5-year strategic plan to progress towards eliminating tuberculosis and improving health equity.

We’re now inviting applications from eligible organisations for grants under the Continuation of the Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Response Measures Program.

A report outlining priority actions that will help eliminate syphilis in newborns has been released. Find out how we are working across all Australian governments and the health sector to meet our goals.

H5 bird flu detections in Australian birds have increased, but the risk to people remains low. Avoid contact with sick or dead birds or animals, record what you see and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.

Following the positive H5 avian influenza (bird flu) detection in a local greater crested tern, we reassessed public health risk and determined the risk to people in Australia remains low. We will continue to monitor the situation and re-assess risk as the situation evolves.

Respirable crystalline silica causes serious and often life-threatening illnesses. New guidance for health professionals helps protect those most at risk.

Two seabirds found in an isolated area in southern Western Australia have returned positive results for H5 avian influenza (bird flu). The current risk of bird flu to people in Australia is low.

Hepatitis Australia has developed new resources to encourage hepatitis B testing and connection to care, particularly for communities at higher risk. A simple blood test can help diagnose hepatitis B, and effective care is available.

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.

Australia’s highly successful vaccine program has reduced HPV prevalence by 90% in vaccine eligible people, but a new report finds vaccination rates are dropping.

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, today declared diphtheria a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).

Australia is currently experiencing the biggest diphtheria outbreak since records began. Public health authorities in impacted states and territories, primarily the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia, are working hard to manage and contain the outbreak.

There is an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus – a type of Ebola virus – in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The risk to Australia is low.

MV Hondius passengers today landed at RAAF Base Pearce and started their quarantine in the nearby Bullsbrook Centre for National Resilience. The risk of hantavirus to the Australian population is very low.

On their return to Australia, the returned MV Hondius passengers will head into quarantine in Perth, with strict infection protection and control measures in place for their flight, arrival, transfer and quarantine. The risk of hantavirus to the Australian population remains low.

The risk of hantavirus to the Australian and global population remains low. There are no reports of hantavirus infection in humans in Australia.