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01.05.2025

Know the facts: mozzie-borne diseases in Queensland

Mozzie bites leave behind itchy, annoying welts, but here’s the real kicker: some mozzies can carry dangerous diseases that can be transmitted to humans. With a rise of JEV cases in Queensland, here's a rundown of everything you need to know.

15.04.2025

Hidden cabinets, trap doors and vacuum cleaners: Queensland’s ‘Flying Squad’ tackles illicit tobacco and vapes

Queensland Health compliance officers investigate businesses selling illicit tobacco and vapes on a day-to-day basis.

08.04.2025

How healthy are Queenslanders?

Want to know the current state of health in Queensland? Look no further than the Health of Queenslanders 2025 report, an interactive report that examines how healthy Queenslanders really are and explores future challenges.

08.04.2025

What are the main health issues affecting Queenslanders in 2025?

New data revealed in The Health of Queenslanders: Report of the Chief Health Officer Queensland 2025 edition shows that Queenslanders are living longer and deaths have reduced for some preventable health conditions.

02.04.2025

The long-lasting benefits of early oral health care

For more than a century, Queensland’s mobile dental clinics have helped transform children’s oral health by making care more accessible.

26.03.2025

Virtual emergency service supports Queenslanders no matter the weather

When ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit the South East Queensland coast in March, Metro North Health’s Virtual Emergency Care Services (VECS) experienced up to a 120 per cent increase in calls.

25.03.2025

Nurses at 13 HEALTH provide critical support during Cyclone Alfred

A cyclone didn’t stop registered nurses Sarah, Beth and their fellow 13 HEALTH colleagues from keeping Queenslanders safe and healthy.

20.03.2025

Dangerous social media tanning trends hold skin cancer risks

A dangerous online trend fuelled by misinformation around “healthy tans” may be potentially deadly for young Queenslanders.

14.03.2025

Indigenous nurse’s groundbreaking model of care brings MOB ED to Queensland Children’s Hospital

The MOB Emergency Department has become a resounding success.