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Endgame for deadly heart disease will save hundreds of lives

Rheumatic heart disease, a deadly yet entirely preventable heart disease taking the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, is finally on the verge of elimination thanks to new research

Perth researchers lead world-first clinical trial in Chile to stop COVID-19 outbreaks

Perth researchers are leading an international clinical trial focused on preventing the spread of COVID-19 by testing the effectiveness of the drug interferon in reducing the infectiousness of people who contract the virus.

Aboriginal families at the heart of BHP’s $20m Telethon pledge

BHP has announced a $20 million commitment to Telethon over the next five years to fund a world-first research partnership with Aboriginal families in the Pilbara and Perth.

First-hand fight inspires generous gift

A close call with meningococcal disease ignited a passion in Iain Buchan to do whatever he can to keep WA children safe from life-threatening infectious diseases.

The Adventurers - Fighting the war on childhood cancer

Elliot's life was stolen by brain cancer when he was only 4 years old, so his parents channeled their sorrow by setting up the Telethon Adventurers. Read more.