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Australian gov’t invests $360m in Medicare for women’s health
Australian gov’t invests $360m in Medicare for women’s health
The package includes the first PBS listing of new oral contraceptive pills in over 30 years.
The Alfred welcomes new robotic system for surgical procedures
The tech will assist with minimally invasive cancer procedures.
Australia’s Laverton Hospital main works to progress with new contractor
Construction is scheduled to begin in March.
New Women and Babies Hospital construction to start in Western Australia
The facility is set to replace the century-old King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Australia invests $1.07b in public hospitals and health services
The Commonwealth’s contribution to state-run public hospitals will total $21.3b (A$33.91b).
Australian gov’t launches real-time data portal in Queensland
The platform provides updates on 25 major emergency departments and seven satellite hospitals.
Australia invests $15.4m for health worker housing in Western NSW
The funding will secure 120 dwellings across the region.
Ramsay Health Care pilots AI clinical documentation tool in Queensland
The tool is designed to improve note accuracy and reduce documentation time.
Here’s what to expect with Australia’s Canterbury Hospital redevelopment
Key features include a larger intensive care unit and an upgraded emergency department.
Australia announces $6m boost for health worker housing in Armidale
It aims to support over 500 healthcare workers and their families.
Australia allocates $12.2m to childhood brain cancer research
One key initiative includes the establishment of a clinical trial consortium.
Australia’s pharmaceutical market to see 6% five-year CAGR growth: report
Government measures are expected to challenge pharmaceutical firms.
Australia invests $6.8m in building health and climate research capacity
The funding will support 10 teams studying the health impacts of climate change.
Mullewa Hospital redevelopment progresses in Western Australia
The main works tender for the facility has been released to the market.
Australia to boost Queensland healthcare with new four-year trial
Trainees will be directly employed by the state government and will receive guaranteed income.
Australian gov’t to deploy more paid paramedics in regional WA
Albany, Geraldton, Broome, Carnarvon, and Jurien Bay will benefit from the rollout.
New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital construction progresses in NSW
The hospital will feature the region’s first paediatric department and a modern maternity unit.
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