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Australia is battling its largest diphtheria outbreak in living memory

Vaccine misinformation, nurse and doctor shortages and crowded living arrangements may be behind soaring rates of diphtheria in remote Indigenous communities in Australia

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mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·sbs.com.au
Diptheria cases rise as WA sees outbreak for first time in 50 years
Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak in decades has triggered vaccine warnings as cases rise in WA and NT.
mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·rnz.co.nz
Diphtheria resurging in Australia, one person reportedly dead
Diphtheria, in its respiratory form, produces a severe toxin which damages the heart, nerves and kidneys.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

zeit.de

Behörden schlagen Alarm: Australien: Schwerster Diphtherie-Ausbruch seit Jahrzehnten

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mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

welt.de

Australien: Schwerster Diphtherie-Ausbruch seit Jahrzehnten - WELT

Mehr als 220 Infizierte, ein möglicher Todesfall: Ein fast vergessenes Bakterium alarmiert Australiens Gesundheitsbehörden. Warum grassiert die Diphtherie vor allem in indigenen…

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

zeit.de

Infektionskrankheit: Mehr als 200 Infizierte bei schwerem Diphtherie-Ausbruch in Australien

In Australien haben sich 220 Menschen mit Diphtherie infiziert – der größte Ausbruch seit Jahrzehnten. Die Krankheit galt in Australien lange als nahezu ausgerottet.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Australia struggles to contain worst diphtheria outbreak in decades

Health authorities say almost all cases involve Indigenous Australians

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Why Australia is suffering its worst diphtheria outbreak in years

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mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Australia faces Diphtheria outbreak: Government plans emergency support

While the world deals with war and crisis, Australia is heading towards a major health emergency. In fact, according to the reports, Australia is currently battling its largest…

giovedì 21 maggio 2026·

sbs.com.au

The government has committed more than $7 million to combat the growing diphtheria outbreak

The federal government has urged people - particularly adults - to get vaccinated against diphtheria, as the outbreak spreads across the NT and WA.

giovedì 21 maggio 2026·

sbs.com.au

Why measles, diphtheria and whooping cough cases are rising in Australia

These diseases were considered rare in Australia, having no recorded outbreaks for decades — until now.

venerdì 22 maggio 2026·

sbs.com.au

'Please get vaccinated': Indigenous leaders' urgent plea amid worst-ever recorded diphtheria outbreak

The ongoing spread of diphtheria in remote parts of Australia is a key priority at this year's first meeting of the Joint Council on Closing the Gap.

venerdì 22 maggio 2026·

sbs.com.au

The online threat linked to Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades

Health experts are warning that misinformation around Australia's diphtheria outbreak is fuelling fear, confusion and distrust.

venerdì 22 maggio 2026·

newscientist.com