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ACT's ED wait times more than double the national average

The ACT has continued to have the longest wait times in the nation.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith and Castley clash over health funding

Opposition health spokeswoman Leanne Castley called on the ACT government to explain why it had cut health funding.

The Canberra Times

'Increasingly untenable': Frustrated nurses and midwives lash out at govt

A major review into culture reform is expected to be released imminently.

The Canberra Times

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There's an overdose crisis happening in Australia. Is drug decriminalisation the answer?

Some experts say the decriminalisation of drugs will help to stem the number of fatal overdoses each year. Others aren't so sure.

ABC News

'Red meat for conservatives': ACT govt rejects Libs' calls for men's health plan

The government said a plan was not needed as there was not a specific health plan for women.

The Canberra Times

Northside walk-in health centre to reopen

The centre was closed so staff could work in the Garran COVID-19 surge centre.

The Canberra Times

ACT contact tracing app to be 'switched off'

Canberrans have not been required to check in since May.

The Canberra Times

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Digital health record rollout 'incredible' despite 'teething issues', govt says

Some people received messages about medical information that was not theirs.

The Canberra Times

Further increase in COVID cases expected for the ACT

Cases are expected to continue to rise for at least the next couple of weeks.

The Canberra Times

COVID testing wind back leaves Australia exposed: epidemiologist

ACT authorities now warned the territory faces a new COVID-19 wave.

The Canberra Times

Patients waiting even longer for treatment in emergency departments

Only 39.7 per cent of patients started treatment on time.

The Canberra Times

Garran Surge Centre could be relocated after being dismantled

A decision on the future of the site could be made in the coming weeks.

The Canberra Times

Children's intensive care ward needed at Canberra Hospital, review finds

The review, conducted in 2021, was made public on Thursday.

The Canberra Times

Illicit drugs decriminalised in ACT

The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise illicit drugs in small quantities for personal use.

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Drug decriminalisation laws passed in the ACT

The laws will come into effect in 12 months.

The Canberra Times

ACT expected to pass drug decriminalisation laws

There will be a 12-month implementation for the new laws.

The Canberra Times

Dire state of Canberra region bulk billing options revealed

Canberra has some of the lowest bulk billing rates in the nation.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith says emergency paediatric space closures don't affect quality of care

The government says the ward has been closed intermittently due to staffing shortages.

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Wellbeing fund worth $8.75m will take pitches from ACT health workers

The fund will consider proposals from teams within the ACT's public health system.

The Canberra Times

COVID rules have changed in the ACT again. Here's what is left

The ACT will no longer require passengers to wear a mask on public transport and in taxis and rideshares.

The Canberra Times

'Complex decision' to drop COVID isolation comes with risks: ACT chief health officer

But Dr Kerryn Coleman said she was hopeful the new COVID-19 rules would get the balance right and not drive a surge in infections.

ABC News

Most COVID-19 rules wound back as ACT's public health emergency ends

From Friday, Canberrans no longer need to wear masks on public transport, nor do household contacts need to report their status to health authorities.

The Canberra Times

Health workers trained to be 'super users' in new system

There will be 1600 "super users" of the new system.

ABC News

Canberra doctors, opposition call for immediate change to hospital warning system for children

The calls follow the death of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, who was waiting in the hospital to be taken to Sydney for treatment.

The Canberra Times

Senior clinicians disagree about Canberra Hospital early warning system

There has been a review into the system which was prompted by disagreements between clinicians.

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