Question regarding the prevalence of acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis in WA, particularly affecting Aboriginal children in regional areas, and the government's preventative measures. The answer provides statistics and outlines existing programs.

AnsweredQoN 5120Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 May 2019
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health

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(1) How many cases of acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis have been reported in Western Australia since April 2017? (2) Of these cases, how many occurred in Regional WA? (3) Of the cases in (1), how many affected Aboriginal children under the age of 16? (4) What is the State Government doing to prevent streptococcal skin and throat infections in Regional WA?

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Answered
12 June 2019
Response time
10 days
I am advised:
(1) 33 cases have been reported from April 2017 to April 2019.
(2) 33.
(3) 29.
(4) The State Government, through the Department of Health (DOH):
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has a number of programs and strategies focused on the prevention and treatment of skin diseases.

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