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Australian committee backs wider access to immunotherapy treatments
Australian committee backs wider access to immunotherapy treatments
The PBAC proposed expanding the listing of nivolumab and ipilimumab on the PBS.
WA Health expands digital messaging to boost emergency response
The platform replaces pagers, phone calls, and text messages to cut delays.
Australia’s Victoria to launch virtual hospital pilot
The trial will run until June 2026.
Ryde Hospital to introduce first MRI service as part of $341.7m upgrade
It will be located in the new seven-storey acute services building.
Queensland updates 80-year-old law governing Medical Research Institute
Key reforms include expanding eligibility for commercial incentive payments.
NSW Health Pathology takes over services at Hawkesbury District Hospital
Key services include on-site core chemistry and haematology.
Tasmanian women to save on contraceptives from 1 November
The measure is in line with Australia’s $516m (A$792.9m) Women’s Health Package.
Western Australia invests additional $328.5m in health infrastructure
This brings the total investment to $2.43b (A$3.7b) over the next four years.
Design team appointed for new paediatric hospice at Westmead
Construction timeframes will be confirmed following the appointment of a builder.
New integrated heatlh learning hub opens in Melbourne’s east
The facility is expected to host 3,000 students each year.
Redcliffe Hospital trials new tech for precise antibiotic dosing
It uses data and computer modelling combined with blood test results.
Wollongong Hospital installs new MRI machine under $14.4m upgrade
Commissioning and testing of the new MRI equipment are currently underway.
Australia invests $2.6m for oral health research
The funding will support five research projects.
Australian gov’t invests $2.6m in Rosebud Hospital upgrades
The facility is set to receive modern ventilation and infection control systems.
Australia announces fourth increase in aged care award wages
Registered nurses on level 2 will receive an additional $39.84 (A$60.20) per week.
Australian gov’t invests $1.06m in Maclean District Hospital upgrades
This includes improvements on its nurse call system and hospital lift.
Macquarie University Health adopts automation platform for patient records
It supports real-time search, batch uploads and a searchable repository.
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