News

11 April 2025

Murray Valley Encephalitis virus

Cape York residents are urged to take all precautions against mosquito bites, following the recent detection of Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE) virus in mosquitoes at Weipa.

06 February 2025

Be melioidosis aware

With wet conditions affecting large parts of the Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Area, health authorities are reminding residents to take precautions against melioidosis.

16 January 2025

Malaria case at Lakeland

A case of malaria has been identified in the Lakeland community, near Cooktown.

15 January 2025

Box jellyfish sightings prompt warning

Health authorities are warning all Cape York, Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area residents to take care while swimming due to recent sightings of box jellyfish.

13 December 2024

Take care of health and safety during flood and rain

As the wet season develops across Cape York, the Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area increasingly heavy and possibly flood rains can be expected in the weeks to come.

06 December 2024

Take precautions to avoid mossie bites

Torres Strait, Cape York, and Northern Peninsula Area residents are being urged to take all possible precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes this wet season.

03 December 2024

Dengue alert for Torres Strait

Health authorities are warning all Torres Strait island residents to be on alert for mosquito-borne diseases with dengue fever virus continuing to occur across the region.

22 November 2024

Be cautious with bats

With bat breeding season currently under way across Far North Queensland, residents of Cape York, the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area have been warned to keep their distance.

19 November 2024

Dengue outbreak on Masig Island

The Torres and Cape Hospital Health Service is managing an outbreak of dengue fever on Masig Island in the Torres Strait.