Home Latest news

News See all

23 January 2026

Measles alert
Measles typically develops around 10 days after being exposed to the virus, but this can vary from 7 to 18 days.
22 January 2026

Apply now for nursing and midwifery scholarships
Apply for a Semester 1, 2026 scholarship to study nursing or midwifery.
15 January 2026

Data linkage has a new home
The Data Linkage Services website is now part of the WA Health website.

See more news

Media releases See all

20 January 2026

Warm weather brings increased risk of amoebic meningitis
As temperatures climb across Western Australia, people are urged to take precautions around untreated or poorly treated water to protect themselves from deadly amoebic meningitis.
24 December 2025

Fighting the biting
With mosquitoes out in force over the coming weeks, WA Health is warning Western Australians to protect themselves.
22 December 2025

Stay safe from food poisoning this summer
WA Health is reminding Western Australians to take extra care when preparing, cooking and storing food at home, at barbecues and summer gatherings.

General enquiries (switchboard)
9222 4222

Patient enquiries should contact the hospital or health service.

Media enquiries from journalists only, please contact:

Department of Health
9222 4333

Child and Adolescent Health Service
6456 2222

North Metropolitan Health Service
6457 7300

South Metropolitan Health Service
6152 2222

East Metropolitan Health Service
9224 2769

WA Country Health Service
6145 4166