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14 September 2026

Finalists announced for the WA Health Excellence Awards 2026
The finalists for the 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards have been announced.
11 September 2026

Diphtheria alert for Western Australia
The Department of Health has issued an alert about an outbreak of diphtheria in regional Western Australia. Diphtheria vaccines are free to certain individuals, if it has been more than 5 years since their last dose.
8 September 2026

Women's Health Week 2026
Women’s Health Week (7 to 11 September) is an opportunity to recognise the health needs of women, girls, and gender-diverse people, and highlight the importance of improving access to healthcare across Western Australia.

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11 September 2026

WA Health issues diphtheria vaccination reminder for Aboriginal people in Perth
WA Health issues diphtheria vaccination reminder for Aboriginal people in Perth
7 September 2026

Child diagnosed with meningococcal disease in Western Australia
WA Health has reported that a child has been diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B disease and is recovering in hospital.
31 August 2026

Spring gardeners reminded to protect against Legionnaires’ disease
As Western Australians return to their gardens this spring, WA Health is reminding the community to take simple precautions against Legionnaires’ disease.

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