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25 May 2026

Health advisory: Mice infestations and pesticide safety
People in regional areas are urged to stay safe while using pesticides and handling dead mice to keep your home, family and community protected.
18 May 2026

Get tested early to protect against blood borne viruses
The Department of Health has launched a campaign to raise awareness of blood borne viruses (BBVs), and the importance of prevention and early testing, particularly among Aboriginal people aged 16 to 39 years.
18 May 2026

New tobacco and vape laws now in effect
Penalties of up to $21 million and 15 years’ imprisonment are now in effect to combat the sale, supply and possession of illegal tobacco or vaping products. Learn more at new tobacco and vaping laws in Western Australia

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29 May 2026

WA Health reminds community to stay alert to Mpox symptoms
The Department of Health is monitoring several recent cases of Mpox identified in Western Australia, with seven cases notified in the past week.
22 May 2026

WA Health boosts vaccination response amid regional diphtheria outbreak
The Department of Health is continuing its public health response to an ongoing diphtheria outbreak in regional Western Australia.
11 May 2026

WA Health update regarding Hantavirus situation
WA Health is providing support to the national response to the repatriation of Australians following an outbreak of Hantavirus onboard MV Hondius vessel.

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