Under-pressure health clinic staff combating a diphtheria outbreak in remote communities are getting welcome aid from fly-in nurses and doctors under a federal funding package.
One of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks has highlighted a shortfall in health workers in remote communities, with the spread of the disease providing a wake-up call for remote health coverage.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has announced $7.2 million to contain the outbreak, stressing the importance of getting vaccinated.