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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science

10th January, 2025

Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney. Health au...

What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

15th November, 2024

Are you one of those people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting? Female mosquitoes need b...

Bird flu – experts alert, but not alarmed

30th September, 2024

Medical virologist and infectious diseases physician at NSW Health Pathology, Dr Jen Kok, discusses the worldwide bird flu outbreak and what we’re d...

Training to be part of the ‘SAS of the medical world’

11th September, 2024

This year four NSW Health Pathology staff were selected to undergo training with AUSMAT, the Australian Medical Assistance Team, preparing them to be ...

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

23rd August, 2024

International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you...

Welcome to our new Chief Pathologist!

20th July, 2024

NSW Health Pathology’s new Chief Pathologist A/Prof Matthew Watts says he’s honoured to be taking on the role and is aiming to bring staff togethe...

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

4th July, 2024

If you’re looking to escape the Australian winter for your next holiday, don’t forget where there’s warmth, there will also be mosquitoes. ...

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

12th April, 2024

Cooler temperatures are fading our memories of summer and reducing numbers of mosquitoes in southern parts of Australia. But up north, warmer te...

Celebrating 10 years of Point of Care testing

18th December, 2023

At NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP), we manage the largest accredited Point of Care Testing (PoCT) service in the world. This vital service has been gr...