AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiphtheria Emergency: Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak in decades is now over 220 confirmed cases, with a suspected NT death under investigation as the illness spreads across borders into WA, SA and QLD—prompting emergency response and urgent calls to get vaccinated. NSW Targeted Rollout: NSW Health is pushing a “targeted” approach, making diphtheria jabs free via Aboriginal Medical Services and GPs, especially for Aboriginal communities and people under 19. Research Funding Pressure: A long-awaited release from the Medical Research Future Fund will prioritise children’s cancer and epilepsy research, but the promised $1bn annual grants won’t fully land for four more years—highlighting ongoing shortfalls and rejected applications. Healthcare Business Moves: Rava Partners is expanding healthcare real estate by buying a majority stake in Barwon Investment Partners, taking control of a manager overseeing about A$3bn in healthcare assets. Global Health Watch: Ebola has been confirmed in rebel-held eastern DR Congo, signalling spread beyond the original hotspot.
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