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Queenslanders are urged to take measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes as health authorities confirmed the first detection of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in a pig in Central Queensland. Queensland Health have confirmed a detection of JEV in the Banana Shire Council area.
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With the cooler months fast approaching, now is the best time for Queenslanders to protect themselves against common winter respiratory illnesses.
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It’s common to see mosquito numbers increase after wet and warm weather, and this rise in numbers raises the risk of contracting mosquito-borne illnesses, such as Ross River virus and Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV).
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15 March 2025 Be alert against mosquitoes as JEV detected in Brisbane
Queenslanders are urged to take measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes as health authorities confirmed the first detection of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Brisbane.
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13 February 2025 Queenslanders urged to be alert against mosquito bites
Queenslanders are urged to take measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes amid detections of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and Ross River virus among some mosquito populations across the state.
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24 December 2024 Increased disease risk as mosquito numbers rise
Mosquito numbers are on the rise and its a good time to take precautions
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24 December 2024 Health authorities encourage healthy pool use this summer
Health authorities have issued a warning about the gastrointestinal disease cryptosporidiosis as the weather heats up and more people head to recreational water facilities to cool off.
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18 December 2024 Dental plan tackles the painful tooth behind hospital admissions
Queensland Health has launched a new statewide plan focused on improving the oral health of Queenslanders.
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25 November 2024 Declining vaccination, rising whooping cough risk
Queensland Health is urging pregnant women to get a free whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination to help protect their newborns.
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18 October 2024 Redland Hospital scoping service report released
Metro South Health and Queensland Health are continuing to roll out a suite of initiatives in response to an investigation into care provided to a group of patients at Redland Hospital’s endoscopy services.