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1May 31Victoria is rolling out naloxone dispensing machines. They offer free, 24/7 access to medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. 20 machines will roll out across metro and reg33.7×140k3147029
2Jun 22Etomidate is a powerful anaesthetic drug that has been found in vapes sold in Melbourne. It can cause rapid onset deep sedation, confusion, impaired coordination, vomiting, loss of10.8×45k312416
3Aug 24In Victoria, cases of influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are increasing with cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also high. Health service visits for respiratory illnesses have al5.8×24k1176518
4Jul 13H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, found in migratory seabirds in WA SA and NSW. The risk to most people is low. Human cases are rare, and you can't c5.7×24k2331
6Sep 7Flu season is running later than usual this year, and cases are still rising in Victoria. It's not too late to get vaccinated. Feeling unwell? Stay home and rest, it protects you a4.3×18k21110
7Jul 31Bird Flu has now been detected in Victoria, on the south east coast near Portland. Latest updates:4.3×18k19113
8Jul 1Heroin is an opioid and even in small amounts, it can cause life-threatening overdose. Signs of opioid overdose include breathing slowly and reduced consciousness. If you or someon4.0×17k20223
10Aug 31Meet the finalists for the 2026 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards! 🏆 The #VPHAwards celebrate the people, teams and services making a difference across Victoria’s public healthca2.7×11k721
11Oct 9One person has required emergency care after an opioid overdose following use of an unknown yellow tinted powder. Specialised blood tests showed evidence of N-Desethyl Etonitazene,2.6×11k1340
12May 22Three people in separate incidents have recently required emergency care because they experienced heroin overdose after using what they thought was cocaine. Heroin is an opioid tha2.5×11k29192
13Jun 24Victoria’s Virtual Hospital Pilot is expanding access to specialist care at home. Launched in December 2025, the Pilot has delivered care to over 500 patients, including many who w2.4×9.8k1531
14Jun 19There has been 6 cases of acute liver toxicity linked to unapproved peptide products labelled Retatrutide. Do not use these products. Seek urgent medical attention if you experienc2.1×8.5k29233
15May 25We’re pleased to announce the reappointment of Prof Andrew Wilson as Chief Medical Officer. Andrew brings extensive experience across clinical care, health system leadership & 1.6×6.5k2540
16Jun 12Measles still poses a risk. Read more about measles vaccination and hear from health experts here:1.1×4.5k1470
17May 22Entries for the 2026 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards will close in less than one week, on Friday 29 May. For further details and to submit a nomination, visit:1.0×4.2k810

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