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.

31 January 2025

Torres and Cape facilities prepared for weather events

Cape York, Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area health facilities are well prepared for any potential cyclone or other weather events in the region.

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.

15 January 2025

TCHHS Falls Prevention Group empowers Elders

Falls can be a significant challenge for older adults, but the Thursday Island Falls Prevention Group at TCHHS is having a positive impact.

06 January 2025

Graduation day for Deadly Start School Based Trainees

The first cohort of Deadly Start School Based Trainees (SBT) on Thursday Island graduated on Friday December 13, 2024

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.

29 November 2024

Finger-prick-free blood glucose monitoring project

A finger-prick-free blood glucose monitoring project for people with diabetes is under way in Cape York communities.

27 November 2024

TCHHS ready to welcome First Nations students and graduates

TCHHS is continuing its commitment to ‘grow our own’ by providing more opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates to join the Health Service.

26 November 2024

Child Development Service enhancing care in Cape York region

Cape York families will benefit from the expansion of Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service’s (TCHHS) Child Development Service.