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Vaccine protest as doctors launch campaign

The prime minister says he understands the concerns of anti-vaccination protesters, as the AMA launches a campaign for more public hospital funding.

Exclusive-EU, Gates Foundation to support African medicines agency -source

Exclusive-EU, Gates Foundation to support African medicines agency -source

The European Union and the Gates Foundation are set to announce financial support for nascent efforts to set up an African medicines regulator to boost the continent's drugs and vaccine production, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Doctors push to clear Australia’s elective surgery backlog but ‘exhausted’ nurses want pause to continue

Doctors push to clear Australia’s elective surgery backlog but ‘exhausted’ nurses want pause to continue

Surgeons say urgent plan needed to restore elective surgery and blanket suspensions should only be a last resort

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AMA Victoria raises 'serious concerns' about workplace culture issues at Goulburn Valley Health

The association says in the past year, there's been a 'rapid escalation' in reports of staff mistreatment at the Shepparton hospital.

WA health industry pressures, 5-year contracts forcing out much-needed workers, says AMA

Workers like Sharifah Nakintu are abandoning WA Health jobs just when they're needed most and her concerns are echoed by industry leaders, including the AMA.

West Australians who return positive RATs directed to public COVID clinics, AMA calls for change

The AMA says it is time for WA to start separating people who have returned positive RATs from those getting PCR tests to stay safe as cases rise in the state.

COVID updates: WA Premier says border decision right call for the state — As it happened

WA Premier Mark McGowan acknowledges his decision to keep WA's borders shut "upsets some people", but says it's the right call.

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Mark McGowan announces delay to WA border opening amid fears Omicron will 'cripple' state

Mark McGowan announces delay to WA border opening amid fears Omicron will 'cripple' state

Premier Mark McGowan's decision to delay the WA border reopening has drawn mixed reactions, with businesses describing it as "devastating", while the WA boss of the AMA says it will give hospitals time to prepare for Omicron.

Two new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA, including man who went to Perth hospital

Two new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA, including man who went to Perth hospital

WA records two new local COVID-19 cases, with one attending Fiona Stanley Hospital's emergency department and forcing workers to isolate, as the AMA questions if the Chief Health Officer is being "gagged".

‘A ticking timebomb’: Australian doctors use social media to call for sugar tax on soft drinks

‘A ticking timebomb’: Australian doctors use social media to call for sugar tax on soft drinks

Staggering amount of sugary drinks consumed each year puts Australians at risk of developing major health problems, AMA warns

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SA health system crushed by COVID-19: AMA

SA health system crushed by COVID-19: AMA

South Australia's AMA President Michelle Atchison says the COVID-19 pandemic has "steamrolled and crushed" the state's health system.

Geraldton Health Campus' emergency department desperate to fill doctor shortage

Geraldton Health Campus' emergency department desperate to fill doctor shortage

Geraldton Health Campus' emergency department has a doctor shortage, with the AMA reporting just two of 11 doctor shifts filled over the New Year period.

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