Emergency preparedness for primary care

Primary healthcare services support for coping with natural disasters and communicable diseases

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The bushfires that began in 2020 were followed by COVID-19 and its all-consuming impact on our lives and work. In February 2022, Japanese Encephalitis virus was detected in Victorian pigs and subsequently, the first local human cases were confirmed. A widespread flooding event began in October 2022 in Victoria and another during January 2024.

Coping with natural disasters and communicable diseases has been very challenging for our communities. Continued access to primary healthcare services during these times is critical. For further information and support, click the links below:

Last Update: September 23rd, 2024