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12 November 2024

National Diabetes Feet Day
National Diabetes Feet Day reminds us to make feet our focus and educate about diabetes-related foot health and disease to help improve foot health outcomes for people living with diabetes.
11 November 2024

Metropolitan Perth and South West measles alert
A case of measles has been identified in a returned overseas traveller.
7 November 2024

WA Health Hackathon sparks innovation for better patient care
Congratulations to all participants at 2024 WA Health Hackathon.

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15 November 2024

Local mpox cases prompt health warning
The Department of Health has issued a targeted warning in response to reports of locally acquired mpox cases.
14 November 2024

School leavers urged to Talk. Test. Protect.
School’s out for the class of 2024 and WA Health wants Year 12 students headed to Leavers’ celebrations to be prepared – and to practise safe sex.
13 November 2024

Japanese encephalitis virus activity in the Kimberley
The Department of Health is urging residents and travellers to the Kimberley region to take extra precautions to prevent mosquito bites over the coming weeks, following evidence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) activity in Derby.

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