The Latest Breaking News from Queensland Health

Queensland Health woes deepen as ambulances 'bypass' the regional hospital with no doctors

Locals say regional health services in Queensland are going from 'bad to worse' as the state government confirms patients are being diverted hundreds of kilometres from the Biggenden hospital because it has no doctors.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2022

Queensland's COVID-19 vaccination mandate has eased. These are the rules that remain in place

The vaccination requirement for some venues has been dropped — but here's what you need to know before thinking now is the time to delete the Check In Qld app.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Triple zero calls spike in Qld virus wave

Queensland has recorded a huge spike in demand for ambulances as a second Omicron wave puts thousands of health workers in quarantine and isolation.

AAP · Apr 12, 2022

Qld minister defends ambulance services

Qld's Health Minister has hit back after the opposition released 900 pages of ambulance operations data, saying the LNP is trying to mislead the public.

AAP · Mar 23, 2022

Leaders slam Queensland Health’s response to ‘appalling’ Doomadgee Hospital deaths

Residents of Doomadgee say they no longer rely on hospital services out of fear they will receive inadequate care from "rude staff". After a Four Corners investigation revealed negligent practices led to the deaths of four women, local leaders are outraged at Queensland Health’s response

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022

North Queensland Health Network becomes fifth group to ditch pharmacy scope of practice trial

A fifth group has pulled its support for a controversial state government plan after concerns about a perceived conflict of interest were raised.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2022

Sunshine Coast health staff forced out under 'harsh, chaotic' leadership, MP tells parliament

Using parliamentary privilege, Brent Mickelberg blames the loss of high-level public health staff on the Sunshine Coast on a toxic culture in the hospital and health service, which he says has been ignored by the board and Queensland Health.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

What you need to know once you've recovered from COVID-19

For two years, we've been hearing about symptoms, testing and quarantine protocol, but what about once you've had the virus?

ABC News · Jan 22, 2022