The Latest Breaking News from Queensland Health

Queensland has recorded a huge spike in demand for ambulances as a second Omicron wave puts thousands of health workers in quarantine and isolation.

The illegal sale of nicotine-filled vapes is increasing as the black market storefronts supplying them flourish in Queensland amid confusion over authorities' power to crack down on the crime.

At least 16 residents have died within three months due to a 'health pandemic' on Mornington Island, community leaders say. They are calling on the Queensland government to get much-needed renal dialysis chairs to treat patients.

As of this week, Queensland Health has introduced new guidelines where, after completing seven days of isolation, positive COVID-19 cases do not have to get tested or quarantine for 12 weeks, even if they develop symptoms.

Shaun Drummond, who was appointed as Queensland Health's acting director-general this month, remains under internal investigation over a taxpayer-funded defamation lawsuit against a former mental health patient.

Qld's Health Minister has hit back after the opposition released 900 pages of ambulance operations data, saying the LNP is trying to mislead the public.

Residents of Doomadgee say they no longer rely on hospital services out of fear they will receive inadequate care from "rude staff". After a Four Corners investigation revealed negligent practices led to the deaths of four women, local leaders are outraged at Queensland Health’s response

A fifth group has pulled its support for a controversial state government plan after concerns about a perceived conflict of interest were raised.

Using parliamentary privilege, Brent Mickelberg blames the loss of high-level public health staff on the Sunshine Coast on a toxic culture in the hospital and health service, which he says has been ignored by the board and Queensland Health.

For two years, we've been hearing about symptoms, testing and quarantine protocol, but what about once you've had the virus?