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23rd August , 2024

What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?

International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via….

20th July , 2024

Welcome to our new Chief Pathologist!

NSW Health Pathology’s new Chief Pathologist A/Prof Matthew Watts says he’s honoured to be taking….

4th July , 2024

Travelling somewhere tropical these holidays? Here’s what you need to know about dengue fever

If you’re looking to escape the Australian winter for your next holiday, don’t forget where….

12th April , 2024

Murray Valley encephalitis: summer is over but mosquito-borne disease remains a risk in northern Australia

Cooler temperatures are fading our memories of summer and reducing numbers of mosquitoes in southern….

18th December , 2023

Celebrating 10 years of Point of Care testing

At NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP), we manage the largest accredited Point of Care Testing (PoCT)….

15th December , 2023

Dominic Dwyer calls time on 40+ year career in virology and public health pathology

He became the public face of our pathology services during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now….

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NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.

NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.