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6 August 2025

Telestroke boosts care for regional and remote stroke patients

WA’s Telestroke service is helping stroke patients across the state receive timely, life-saving care, delivering more than 3,400 consultations since its launch in 2021.
Malaysian delegation meeting with Director General Dr Shirley Bowen and SHOC clinical leads
31 July 2025

WA Health welcomes Malaysian delegation to SHOC

The Department of Health recently welcomed a delegation from the Malaysian Ministry of Health for a visit to the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) in Perth.
28 July 2025

World Hepatitis Day 2025 – It’s time for action

World Hepatitis Day 2025 on 28 July aims to mobilise action on the elimination of viral hepatitis C and improve treatment uptake of hepatitis B in Australia.
Two nurses with patient.
25 July 2025

Nurse / midwife to patient ratios to enhance health care

WA Health has bolstered its commitment to safer, high-quality healthcare by implementing the next stage of nurse/midwife to patient ratios across metropolitan medical/surgical wards.
Pharmacist serving an elderly man in a pharmacy.
21 July 2025

Community pharmacies take on expanded role in Western Australia

In a significant move towards enhancing healthcare access, eligible community pharmacists across the state will begin accredited training for the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot (EACPP).
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