This study assessed the impact of different COVID‐19 vaccination strategies on infections and hospitalisations in the context of non‐seasonal epidemic waves. It concludes that annual COVID‐19 vaccination campaigns at the same time as those for influenza could reduce the number of COVID‐19‐related hospitalisations.

The report provides an assessment of state and territory performance against the benchmarks outlined in the Essential Vaccines Schedule for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Three jurisdictions met all five benchmarks in the assessment period, with a further four jurisdictions meeting four benchmarks.

A final report of a holistic review into the funding of health services in New South Wales (NSW) examines its governance structure, how funds are delivered and strategies to address escalating costs. It finds that the NSW health system is a good one, however it has its failings. It provides 41 recommendations across 12 priority...

Trust in government and science have been shown to be important factors in crises. This article outlines the critical knowledge gaps in understanding the roles of trust, social capital and resilience in balancing future pandemic public health restrictions with disease transmission and mortality, and the key role these factors may play in future pandemic preparedness.

The report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the global nursing workforce. It calls on policymakers, associations, regulators, development partners, partner organisations and other stakeholders to utilise the report for policy dialogue and decision making on how and where to strengthen nursing to achieve universal health coverage. It identifies 17 policy priorities.