The Zap: health and aged care news, plus key consultations and inquiries now open

Published on February 3, 2026
The Prime Minister’s effusive statement, ‘Record funding for public hospitals and disability reform’, leaves many questions unanswered, reports this week’s edition of The Zap, which also brings questions about the Government’s plans for a National Medicines Record, as well as […]
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Call for sanctions on Israeli Government following deregistration of aid groups in Gaza

February 3, 2026
Australia’s Medical Association for Prevention of War (MAPW) has called on Foreign Minister Penny Wong to impose sanctions on the Israeli Government, after it cancelled the licenses of 37 international humanitarian non-government organisations (INGOs), including Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontieres […]

Why Your Heart Needs You to Eat More Plants (And How to Start)

February 3, 2026
Heart-healthy eating is having a moment and for good reason. The foods you choose today play a big role in how well your heart functions for years to come.(1) The good news? Supporting your heart doesn’t require a complicated or restrictive diet. In fact, many of the most heart-friendly foods are simple, colorful staples like fruits and vegetables.Despite what flashy headlines suggest, heart healt