6 vaccine trends to watch this World Immunisation Week

World Immunisation Week 2026 (24–30 April) highlights both the progress and ongoing challenges in vaccine coverage – along with the power of immunisation to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases.

The essential medicines adviser

Bernadette Cappello MPS has gone from community pharmacy, through the federal Department of Health to the World Health Organization in Geneva.

How Emily Shears MPS made her passion her profession

‘I want to live in a fair society where everyone gets the opportunity to bring their full selves [to work],' says Dr Esa Chen MPS.

9 recommendations to fix the mental health medicines crisis

Pharmacists' QUM expertise is vital to optimising therapy and preventing harm, says PSA’s newest medicine safety report.

Quick Q&A with Associate Professor Anthony Byrne

Associate Professor Anthony Byrne, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney thoracic physician and UNSW researcher speaks with AP Editor Jennifer Cooke. Q: I'm interested if you have...

More pharmacists could soon be embedded in Aboriginal Health Services

The Medical Services Advisory Committee's support for funding embedded pharmacists in Aboriginal Health Services could be a game changer.