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Queensland Health’s Communicable Diseases Branch is responsible for the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases in Queensland. This involves overseeing legislation, policy, and operational management of communicable diseases. In particular, the Branch focuses on preventing disease spreading from person to person and from animals to people. As part of protecting the public health of Queenslanders, the Branch coordinates Queensland’s vaccination program, monitors disease outbreaks and plans for emerging pandemics and biosecurity threats.
The Branch is made up of seven statewide units:
Key priorities and actions for the Branch’s work are detailed in:
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Contact usCommunicable Diseases BranchTelephone: +61 7 3328 9724 or +61 7 3328 9728 Facsimile: +61 7 3328 9782 Street address: 1st Floor, 15 Butterfield Street, Herston Qld 4006 Postal address: PO Box 2368, Fortitude Valley BC Qld 4006 |
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