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Scabies Outbreak: Health Workers Go Door to Door in Aurukun
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall and Public Health Advanced Health Worker Sawee Bero about the scabies outbreak in Aurukun.
The team are visiting homes across the community, offering treatment, checking residents and sharing advice on keeping skin healthy.
With around 58 homes already identified and visits planned over two weeks, the team is working alongside local community members, including Auntie Doris, to reach families and provide support.
Look out for the health team in their hot pink vests as they continue their community visits.
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