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We protect people in Australia from health threats, by strengthening prevention, preparedness and trusted public health advice.
Legislation and transparency
We publish our advice for full transparency and accountability. This is embedded in the legislation, to ensure everyone can see the advice informing public health decisions.
Our people
Our Director-General provides national leadership in assessing public health risk, with the support of an Expert Advisory Council, a strong leadership team and about 250 staff.
News
News
New hepatitis B resources for healthcare providers and communities
Hepatitis Australia has developed new resources to encourage hepatitis B testing and connection to care, particularly for communities at higher risk. A simple blood test can help diagnose hepatitis B, and effective care is available.
Australia’s HPV vaccine program leads to 90% drop in prevalence, but gaps remain
Australia’s highly successful vaccine program has reduced HPV prevalence by 90% in vaccine eligible people, but a new report finds vaccination rates are dropping.
Diphtheria declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, today declared diphtheria a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).
Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI)
About CDI
CDI is a peer-reviewed scientific journal with leading academic content focused on public health. Read more about CDI and access the latest articles.
Mpox cluster in Canberra, 2024
Read ‘Presymptomatic transmission, vaccine breakthrough and anonymous contacts: a cluster of mpox in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2024’ by Alexandra Marmor et al.
Salmonella Waycross outbreak
Read ‘An outbreak of Salmonella Waycross related to sandpit contamination in a Gold Coast childcare centre, Queensland, Australia, 2024’ by Heshani Rupasinghe et al.
Common Salmonella serotypes
Read ‘An atlas of common Salmonella serotypes from routinely notified human cases in the Northern Territory of Australia, 2005–2024’ by Anthony DK Draper et al.