The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

Queensland's forensic DNA lab inquiry finds 'serious' failures reduced prospect of conviction, thousands of samples may be retested

A report into forensic DNA testing in Queensland finds serious failures at a state-run lab, including "mismanagement" and "dishonesty by senior managers".

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

Strep A: Wholesalers told to supply more antibiotics amid soaring demand

High rates of Strep A infection and scarlet fever have led to a surge in demand for penicillin and other antibiotics, with shortages reported by many pharmacies across the country

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2022

NHS chief warns nurse strike could make waiting times longer

Up to 100,000 Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members will strike on Thursday for the first time in the union’s 126-year history

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2022

Full abortion services to be commissioned in Northern Ireland

Chris-Heaton Harris said he had written to the Department of Health giving them authority to set up the services.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Victoria's COVID-19 hotel quarantine program examined at hearing as Department of Health fights charges

A committal hearing is underway to determine whether Victoria's Department of Health will face trial over its operation of the state's first hotel quarantine program.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022

Victorian Health Department facing $95 million fine over alleged hotel quarantine failures

A hearing to determine if Victoria's health department will face trial over alleged hotel quarantine failures is set to begin.

The New Daily · Nov 27, 2022

Polish worker fails in discrimination action against Department of Health over 'expensive' Covid-19 tests

The allegation was rejected by lawyers representing the department

Irish Mirror · Nov 27, 2022

Closure of Lisnaskea GP practice would be ‘disastrous’, patient says

“This is an extra worry for people and it’s going to make people really scared of what the future holds for them in Fermanagh"

Belfast Live · Nov 22, 2022

Tasmanian health workers told to pay back government's $2,000 COVID bonus after incorrect payments

Tasmania's Health Department is attempting to recoup a COVID bonus from workers it claims were ineligible for it and were paid by mistake — but a union says staff should keep hold of the money.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Large GP practice at risk of closure after operators hand back contract to health officials

The operators of the Maple Healthcare in Lisnaskea cited "excessive stresses and intolerable pressures" at work

Belfast Live · Nov 19, 2022