Diphtheria outbreak, child protection clamp down, and a mouse plague | Australia Wide this week
From Australia Wide by ABC Australia
May 22, 2026 · 25 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the diphtheria outbreak in Australia, the government's response, and its impact on First Nations communities.
There have now been more than 220 cases of diphtheria reported so far this year across Australia, primarily in the Northern Territory but also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. The Government has announced a $7.2 million vaccine blitz - but will it do enough to protect First Nations communities?
Topics covered
- health
- disease outbreak
- child protection
- First Nations
- vaccination
- public health
Keywords
- diphtheria
- outbreak
- vaccine
- First Nations
- Australia
- public health
- child protection
- Northern Territory
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Government
Places: Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland
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