21 April 2026
New approach to prevention showcased in Food as Medicine session
WPHU was proud to host Dr. Steven Chen to explore innovative approaches such as Food as Medicine.
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Public health updates for central and western Melbourne.
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- 25 June 2026 Concerned about bird flu?
- 11 May 2026 Stay well this winter
- 05 November 2025 Thunderstorm asthma: be ready, stay safe
- 17 April 2025 Measles in Melbourne – have you had two MMR vaccines?
- 10 January 2025 Measles outbreak in South-East Asia with cases in Victoria
- 18 October 2024 Mpox is spreading across Victoria
- 13 December 2024 Private: Could that new or slow healing ulcer or skin infection be a Buruli ulcer from a summer mosquito bite?
- 26 September 2024 Increasing cases of whooping cough in Victoria
- 30 July 2024 Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne
- 10 May 2024 Increase in COVID-19 activity
- 02 February 2024 Bicillin shortage information for health professionals
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09 April 2026
Food First in the West brings fresh fruit and veg to communities
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU), along with 14 other partners, is pleased to announce that Food First in the West has officially marked its launch. …
18 June 2024
ACE Health Economic Modelling Tool deep dive webinar workshop
On Wednesday, 1 May 2024 the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) hosted a webinar workshop in partnership with Deakin University …