Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
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About acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
Information about acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), including at risk populations.
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Queensland Health RHD program
The Queensland RHD program oversees and contributes to the whole of system response for the prevention and management of ARF and RHD in Queensland.
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Queensland RHD Register
The Queensland RHD Register (Register) is a secure statewide disease database that supports healthcare providers in the long-term management of patients living with ARF and RHD.
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Education and training
Educational resources for Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and RHD across Queensland including: ARF and RHD Education Framework, RHD Program Annual Education Plan, Recorded Virtual Education Sessions, and Educational Videos for Health Professionals.
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Elimination of rheumatic heart disease
The RHD Endgame Strategy has identified a range of strategies that demonstrate potential to put the elimination of RHD in Australia on track for 2031.
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First Nations Rheumatic Heart Disease Action Plan 2025 – 2027
The plan sets a clear goal to reduce the incidence and recurrence rates of acute rheumatic fever and progression to Rheumatic Health Disease focusing on 6 priority areas.