A new online directory was launched today to provide people living with chronic pain – and their health practitioners – a comprehensive list of available services to help manage their conditions. The National Pain Services Directory was developed by Painaustralia and supported by the Morrison Government. The new directory will make it easier…
The Morrison Government welcomes the launch of today’s national women’s health survey, which reflects the challenges and opportunities for the health care needs of Australian women and girls. The fifth annual Jean Hailes National Women’s Health Survey reflects the health needs and behaviour of almost 10,000 women throughout Australia. The survey has helped…
A significant number of Indigenous Australian health outcomes are on track to be achieved within four years, an annual Report Card has revealed. The annual Report Card on the Implementation Plan for The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013 to 2023, shows 12 of the 20 goals named in the Plan…
The Morrison Government is calling for proposals for $3 million in research to better understand the causes and improve diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Tomorrows opening of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) competitive Targeted Call for Research (TCR) is designed to help stimulate quality collaborative research in…
E&OE… Topics: PBS medicines listings; Correcting inaccurate PBS news story; Drugs shortages LEON BYNER: Minister, thanks for joining us. You would be aware that News Limited did some work and they are alleging that there are lots of drugs that have been approved for use but are not on the PBS. They…
E&OE… Topics: Cystic fibrosis medicines listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). GREG HUNT: Delighted to be here at the Great Strides Fun Run. Today is about great strides for patients with cystic fibrosis. To be here with Nettie Burke and Karin, who are representing the cystic fibrosis community, with David and…
The Morrison Government will provide immediate access to life-changing medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to help support people with cystic fibrosis, saving them and their families up to $250,000 per year. From 1 December 2019, the life-changing cystic fibrosis medicine Symdeko® will be listed on the PBS for patients with cystic fibrosis over…
The Morrison Government has appointed a team of experts to provide independent advice on the development of the Primary Health Care 10-Year Plan. The 10-Year Plan will set a vision and path to guide future primary health care reform, as part of the Government’s Long Term National Health Plan. Under the Long Term…
E&OE… Topics: PharmAus 2019; Medicines listings; Mental health; Clinical Trials. GREG HUNT: Thanks very much to Liz and to Anna for your leadership of Medicines Australia; to all of you who are involved in the great stages and processes of bringing new medicines to Australia, whether on the research side, whether on the…
A package of education and awareness measures designed to reduce rates of stillbirth, will soon be available for health professionals and pregnant women across Australia. The Safer Baby Bundle, developed principally by the Centre for Research Excellence (CRE) in Stillbirth at the University of Queensland, will be provided to hospitals in selected areas. …