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03 November 2026
Cairns patient benefits from tropical disease study
A White Rock father who contracted a serious tropical disease was able to be cured after taking part in a new study led by Cairns Hospital clinicians.
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27 October 2026
$3.6 million surgical expansion brings more operations closer to home in Far North Queensland
Patients in rural communities of Far North Queensland will soon access more surgery thanks to a major funding boost.
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10 April 2026
FNQ seasonal tourism influx increases flu risk
With tourists flooding in, now’s the time to get your free flu jab.
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29 August 2025
From dream vacation to near-death nightmare: American tourist’s miraculous recovery in ICU
American tourist Leslie Kent, who collapsed from a life-threatening infection during her dream Australian vacation, credits the dedicated Cairns Hospital ICU team for saving her life after weeks on life support.
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