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Public Drug Warning: Multiple high-dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets circulating in NSW [Friday, 9 October 2026] NSW Health warns of high-dose MDMA tablets circulating in NSW and urges people, particularly those attending music festivals, to be aware of the serious health risks.
Finalists announced for the 2026 NSW Health Awards [Friday, 9 October 2026] NSW Health announces the 45 finalists for the 2026 NSW Health Awards, recognising innovative programs, AI in healthcare and outstanding contributions to community wellbeing.
Measles alert for Campbelltown area [Saturday, 3 October 2026] NSW Health is advising people to watch for measles symptoms after exposure locations were identified in Campbelltown, Concord and Rooty Hill. Check if you're affected.
Drug checking services get underway at music festivals [Thursday, 1 October 2026] NSW will continue drug checking services at selected music festivals to help reduce drug-related harm and support safer, informed decisions.
Finalists of Nursing and Midwifery Awards announced [Tuesday, 18 August 2026] NSW Health has announced the finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards, recognising outstanding nurses, midwives and healthcare teams across the state.
Measles alert for Potts Point, Darlinghurst and Sydney CBD [Monday, 22 June 2026]
Bloodborne virus risk for patients of dental practice in Strathfield [Wednesday, 13 May 2026] NSW Health is advising patients of a Strathfield dentist to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV as a precaution following infection control concerns.
Measles alert for Western Sydney [Tuesday, 12 May 2026]
Measles alert for Sutherland Shire [Friday, 8 May 2026] NSW Health is alerting people in the Sutherland Shire to watch for measles symptoms after a confirmed case visited several locations while infectious. Check exposure locations and ensure your MMR vaccination is up to date.
Measles alert for Sydney Airport and Sydney CBD [Friday, 5 June 2026] NSW Health is urging people to watch for measles symptoms after a confirmed case visited locations in Sydney CBD while infectious.
Measles alert for Sydney [Tuesday, 5 May 2026]
Measles alert for Sydney [Monday, 27 April 2026] NSW Health advises Sydney residents to watch for measles symptoms after a confirmed case. Check exposure locations, monitor symptoms for 18 days and ensure MMR vaccinations are up to date.
Measles alert for Sydney and northern Sydney [Friday, 17 April 2026] NSW Health has issued a measles alert for Sydney after a confirmed case. People who visited exposure locations should monitor for symptoms and ensure their MMR vaccinations are up to date.
Measles alert for Sydney and Newcastle [Wednesday, 8 April 2026] NSW Health is urging people to watch for measles symptoms after a confirmed case visited locations in Newcastle and Sydney while infectious.
Stay safe from mosquitoes this Easter long weekend and school holidays [Thursday, 2 April 2026] NSW Health urges residents to prevent mosquito bites this Easter and school holidays amid Ross River virus activity in Sydney and JE risk inland. Learn symptoms, protection tips and vaccine eligibility.
Public health warning: Opioid overdoses after using drugs thought to be cocaine [Monday, 30 March 2026] NSW Health warns of six opioid overdoses linked to drugs thought to be cocaine. Testing found unexpected opioids, including heroin. People are urged to recognise overdose signs, carry naloxone, and seek urgent medical help if unwell.
Report released into RPA fungal outbreak [Friday, 27 March 2026] SLHD releases the investigation report into the 2025 RPA fungal outbreak, outlining findings, risks and key recommendations to strengthen infection control and patient safety.
Measles alert for western and northern Sydney [Thursday, 19 March 2026] NSW Health urges people in western and northern Sydney to watch for measles symptoms after 3 new cases and exposure sites are identified. Check locations and stay up to date with vaccinations.
NSW expands free access to Japanese encephalitis vaccine to people visiting high-risk areas [Tuesday, 17 March 2026] NSW Health is expanding free access to the Japanese encephalitis vaccine to people who plan to visit high-risk local government areas for outdoor recreation, following detection of the virus late in the mosquito season.
Measles alert for Sydney [Saturday, 14 March 2026] NSW Health urges Sydney residents to watch for measles symptoms after two new cases and multiple exposure sites. Check the list of locations and ensure vaccinations are up to date.

Current as at: Friday 30 August 2013

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