Calls for 'safety net' to tackle SA chronic disease

South Australia needs to invest more in preventative health measures rather than crisis fixes in order to manage rising levels of chronic disease, experts argue, following confirmation the state is the sickest in mainland Australia.

Flu warning as SA cases rise

Five times as many South Australians have contracted influenza so far this year compared to the same last year, prompting warnings about a dangerous season ahead with a survey showing only 40 per cent of people intend to get vaccinated.

GP Dr Rod Pearce is seeing a growing number of patients with long COVID symptoms. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily

Year-long cough, chronic fatigue: SA doctors sound 'long COVID' alarm

GPs warn a “storm” of long COVID is about to hit South Australia, with doctors already seeing chronic debilitating symptoms in up to 40 per cent of COVID-positive patients.

'Enormous implications': SA's 'silent' health epidemic

While the nation focuses on the COVID pandemic, a “silent” epidemic is afflicting South Australia – with huge implications for individuals and hospitals. In part one of an InDaily special report, Jemma Chapman examines the disturbing rise and impact of diabetes.

Mass coronavirus vaccination hubs planned for SA

UPDATED: Mass vaccination hubs are being planned for South Australia to help with the huge task of immunising the population against COVID-19, as reports emerge of a “chaotic” system unfolding across general practice clinics.