The Latest Breaking News from Kerry Chant

Balcony likely to blame for hospital's fungal outbreak

The likely cause of a fungal infection outbreak that killed two hospital patients has been revealed as another remains in hospital, months after diagnosis.

AAP · Mar 27

NSW government denies ‘covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital

Health minister says cluster of infections at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital was not publicised to avoid ‘unnecessarily scaring people’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27

Patients dead as hospital build sparks fungal outbreak

Sydney's largest public hospital admits construction works sparked an outbreak of a fungal infection that left two patients dead and four more sick.

AAP · Feb 26

Surge in NSW vape retailers as more than 600 stores join trade before federal crackdown

Exclusive: Imports by retailers of nicotine and non-nicotine vapes will soon be banned but new data reveals drastic increase in shops selling the products

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight

Women in NSW will be able to get the oral contraceptive pill through their local pharmacy rather than visiting a doctor for a prescription in a year-long trial.

AAP · Sep 27, 2023

'Patients may decide to stop the process': voluntary assisted dying from November 28

Dr Chant addressed concerns about people being coerced into voluntary assisted dying.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 8, 2023

Central Coast school student dies from the flu as virus warnings rise

'Please get your children vaccinated. The vaccine is their best protection.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2023

Flu cases spike: Australian parents urged to vaccinate children after steep rise in hospital admissions

Influenza cases are rising fastest among very young children as well as those aged five to 16 years, health authorities say

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023

Flu on the rise as COVID-19 settles, warns NSW top doc

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant is urging parents to vaccinate their kids for flu before school resumes, as cases of the potentially deadly virus spike.

AAP · Jul 6, 2023

Health warning: rise in kids with 'life-threatening complications' from the flu

Sixteen children have been admitted to intensive care since May, including four at John Hunter Hospital.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 6, 2023