The Latest Breaking News from NSW Health

Australian man dies from rare infection caused by ‘rabies-like’ bat virus

Fatality is only the fourth case ever recorded in country of Australian bat lyssavirus infection

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

What Is Lyssavirus Rabies? Symptoms, Origin — NSW on High Alert After First Death: Is This COVID 2.0?

According to reports, the rare, rabies-like infection, which spreads from bats to humans through bites or scratches, has now triggered a public health alert across NSW.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3, 2025

A man has died after contracting the first NSW case of Australian bat lyssavirus. Here’s everything you need to know about the deadly infection

The rabies-like virus is extremely rare with no effective treatment after symptoms begin

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025

NSW’s sole women’s-only clinic dedicated to trauma ends ‘gamechanging’ focus

Specialists at Ramsay Clinic Thirroul have reportedly resigned against backdrop of larger shortage of psychiatrists across state

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025

Why are doctors striking in NSW – and will it affect your hospital visit?

The doctors’ union has called a strike from Tuesday to Thursday this week amid breakdowns in pay negotiations with the NSW government. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025

RPA hospital closes HIV psychiatry clinic with 200 patients after staff resignations

Exclusive: Former staff tell Guardian Australia some HIV patients have since required acute mental health care, as hospital also loses specialist pain and eating disorder psychiatry services

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025

A new COVID variant is on the rise. Here’s what to know about LP.8.1

More than five years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still facing the regular emergence of new variants of the virus, SARS-CoV-2.

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025

Travelling overseas? You could be at risk of measles. Here’s how to ensure you’re protected

On March 26 NSW Health issued an alert advising people to be vigilant for signs of measles after an infectious person visited Sydney Airport and two locations in western New South Wales.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2025

Rural birth care 'crisis' looms amid staff shortages

Women are travelling long distances to give birth, kids are waiting years to see specialists, and mental health services are struggling, a committee has found.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Sydney hospital’s plan to increase mental health beds stymied by psychiatrist shortage, court hears

Campbelltown hospital was due to expand beds for psychiatric patients from 66 to over 100, to deal with district’s larger population

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025