Disease

The WHO Pandemic Agreement aims to prevent and prepare for pandemic threats to human health. But what are we doing about animal health? 

From avian flu to fire ants – Australia needs to work smarter when battling increasing biosecurity threats

While modern medicine isn’t perfect, its evolution means doctors perform miracles every single day – things that would’ve seemed unthinkable just a century ago

Reporting animals in trouble can make a huge difference to our understanding of wildlife health and disease patterns

Antibiotics cause an imbalance between fungi and bacteria in our microbiome. New ways of understanding this imbalance can help protect against serious disease

Some people just seem to attract mosquitoes, but what’s the science behind it? Beer might have something to do with it

The Wolbachia bacterium prevents mosquitoes from spreading dengue fever – and now a new strain is protecting people in Malaysia

Researchers are using large datasets to investigate rare vaccine side effects and respond to community concerns faster

A mosquito trap that could significantly reduce egg numbers may be the answer to controlling mosquito-borne diseases – like the Buruli ulcer – in Victoria

This WHO World Food Safety Day reminds us that everyone is susceptible to food-borne disease, but we can all help prevent illness with a few simple steps