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Wednesday September 11, 2024

Strengthening the regional approach to nicotine harm

Following the launch of Barwon South West Public Health Strategy in March 2024, this week the Barwon South West Public Health Unit hosted a second forum in Camperdown on Djargurd Wurrung country for key health ...

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Wednesday September 11, 2024

City of Greater Geelong joins Vape-Free Victoria partnership

City of Greater Geelong joins Vape-Free Victoria partnership The City of Greater Geelong has joined health promotion foundation VicHealth and more than 40 organisations across the state as part of a new $2 mill...

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Wednesday September 4, 2024

Opinion: Health is a right for all

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location. While Australia is often praised for its universal healthcare system, we continu...

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Tuesday July 30, 2024

Chief Health Officer Alert: Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne

The Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease (Legionellosis) with a significant increase in cases notified across metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas since Friday af...

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Tuesday July 30, 2024

BSWPHU delivers Introduction to Prevention and Population Health for ecosystem partners

Through consultation processes undertaken to develop the Barwon South West Public Health Strategy and Population Health Catchment plans, ecosystem partners prioritised the need for accessible workforce developm...

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Monday July 29, 2024

New study offers hope for Buruli ulcer patients

The Barwon Health Infectious Diseases Unit is undertaking a world-first clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a new specific antibiotic called Telacebec in the treatment of Buruli Ulcer.

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Wednesday July 17, 2024

Chief Health Officer Alert: New measles case in Victoria

A new case of measles has been reported in Victoria in a returned overseas traveller. Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person-to-person and potentially lead to...

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Wednesday June 19, 2024

Avian Influenza 2024

The Barwon South West Public Health Unit (BSWPHU) is currently supporting Agriculture Victoria, the Department of Health and poultry workers after the recent detection of avian influenza at a...

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