Australia needs to take immediate action to help end inequalities in global vaccine production and distribution during this international public health emergency, say more than 700 health workers and academics in an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Cabinet.
The health system in Papua New Guinea is on the brink of collapse as COVID-19 cases triple in a matter of weeks and increasing numbers of healthcare staff are testing pos
The Australian Government’s support for Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 response is welcome, but is insufficient and too late, said Médecins Sans Frontières /Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
Vaccination is one of the most effective ways of preventing deadly diseases, saving millions of lives every year around the world. But ensuring that these life-saving medical tools are available where and when they're needed can be difficult.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has been at the centre of all our news this year. Here are some of the key moments captured in Australian and New Zealand media.