Deadly Melioidosis Warning for Cairns Region
Health authorities issue a critical warning as melioidosis cases surge in Far North Queensland. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself from this deadly soil-borne disease.
Health authorities issue a critical warning as melioidosis cases surge in Far North Queensland. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself from this deadly soil-borne disease.
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Health Minister Mark Butler announces Professor Zoe Wainer as the inaugural director-general of the Australian Centre for Disease Control, set to launch on January 1. Learn about her background and the centre's mission.
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