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14 October 2026

Updated WA Handheld Pregnancy Record supports maternity care
The Western Australian Handheld Pregnancy Record (HHR) has been updated to support safer, more connected and person-centred maternity care across WA.
12 October 2026

No Falls November
Health professionals play an important role in promoting falls prevention. Throughout the month of November, health professionals are encouraged to promote the Stay On Your Feet falls prevention message amongst older consumers, as part of No Falls November campaign.
2 October 2026

Food Recall Alert for Supercol Food and Liquid Thickener
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a National Food Recall for Supercol Food and Liquid Thickener, batch no. 6028 (best before date marked 28/7/2027) due to potential contamination with Cronobacter spp. bacteria.

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5 October 2026

Meningococcal disease reported in Western Australia
WA Health has reported that one adult has been diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B disease and is recovering in hospital.
23 September 2026

Public health response underway following diphtheria cases in Roebourne and Karratha
WA Health is undertaking a public health response following notification of two cases of diphtheria linked to a childcare centre in Roebourne, including a respiratory case who also attended a nightclub in Karratha.
23 September 2026

Two adults diagnosed with meningococcal disease
WA Health has reported that two adults have been diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B disease and are recovering in hospital.

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