The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care TRANSCRIPT 5 May 2021 PRESS CONFERENCE MELBOURNE E&OE… Topics: Update on COVID-19 cases and vaccination rollout TONY BARTONE: Thank you everyone for joining us today. It’s a privilege to host the honourable Minister for Health, Minister Greg Hunt…
In a major boost to the COVID-19 vaccination program, the Australian Government is ramping up the weekly number of doses of AstraZeneca being provided to general practices across Australia. With deliveries commencing next week, participating general practices which have been receiving 50 doses per week, will now receive 150 doses per week, and general…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care TRANSCRIPT PRESS CONFERENCE MELBOURNE 3 May 2021 Topics: COVID-19 vaccination rollout KAREN GERZENSTEIN: I’m Karen Gerzenstein, CEO, and we at Hastings Family Medical Centre would like to thank Minister Hunt and team for visiting us today. We…
Australian parents continue to show their confidence in vaccinations, with record rates of childhood immunisations in the first quarter of 2021 For the fourth consecutive quarter, the coverage rate for five year olds has increased to a historic 95.22 per cent. This surpasses our national aspiration of 95 per cent, and gives Australia…
Australian parents continue to show their confidence in vaccinations, with record rates of childhood immunisations in the first quarter of 2021 For the fourth consecutive quarter, the coverage rate for five year olds has increased to a historic 95.22 per cent. This surpasses our national aspiration of 95 per cent, and gives Australia…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care TRANSCRIPT PRESS CONFERENCE MELBOURNE 30 April 2021 Topics: New treatment for Dravet Syndrome on the PBS, Phase 2A of the vaccine rollout, travel restrictions. DAMIAN FERRIE: Well, good afternoon everyone and it’s my great pleasure to welcome you…
The Government will implement a temporary pause on travellers from India entering Australian territory if the passenger has been in India within 14 days of the person’s intended arrival date in Australia. The temporary pause follows today’s meeting of National Cabinet and was based on advice about the worsening COVID-19 situation in India. The…
In a historic first, Australians living with a rare form of epilepsy will have access to a medicinal cannabis drug, which is being listed on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the first time. From 1 May 2021, Australians living with Dravet syndrome, will have access to Epidyolex® (cannabidiol), a new treatment used in…
The Government will implement a temporary pause on travelers from India entering Australian territory if the passenger has been in India within 14 days of the person’s intended arrival date in Australia. The temporary pause follows today’s meeting of National Cabinet and was based on advice about the worsening COVID-19 situation in India. The…
The Australian Government is opening a new round to invest more than $23 million to support our nation’s peak health groups and advisory bodies. These groups play a major role in improving the health and wellbeing of all Australians and as we continue navigating the COVID-19 environment, the advice of Australia’s peak health groups…