Australia’s new Tuberculosis strategic plan shifts focus from elimination to equity
16 July 2026
Professor Justin Denholm, the RMH's Medical Director of the Victorian Tuberculosis Program, shares his thoughts on the new national Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Elimination and Equity.
01 July 2026
A 10-year national study has found improved antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals that regularly monitored their prescribing, using a globally unique program developed by a Melbourne hospital. The study reinforces the importance of antimicrobial stewardship to improve patient care and minimise antimicrobial resistance.
RMH haematologist receives prestigious international award
24 June 2026
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Professor Andrew Roberts has been awarded the prestigious Helen M. Ranney Clinical and Translational Science Medal
19 June 2026
A landmark international clinical trial has identified the optimal antibiotics for golden staph bloodstream infections, a breakthrough that is set to reshape treatment for the life-threatening condition.
Celebrating 20 years of the Victorian Cancer Biobank
19 June 2026
For 20 years, the Victorian Cancer Biobank has helped accelerate cancer research by connecting the generosity of thousands of donors with the expertise of researchers, clinicians and health services across Victoria.
A love letter to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit by Peter McCormack
11 June 2026
On the 15 June 1978, I was involved in a near-fatal collision – car with drunk driver versus my motorbike and I.
From a near-death experience to research breakthroughs – Lauren’s journey with porphyria
11 June 2026
It was only after a severe attack and a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) that Lauren’s metabolic disorder was identified as Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP).
Celebrating the RMH staff recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours
10 June 2026
Congratulations to the RMH staff recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.
Across generations and cultures, RMH volunteers find common purpose
21 May 2026
Despite coming from different backgrounds and life experiences, Nhat and Nazih have found common ground in their shared commitment to helping others as volunteers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).
How a simple phone call helps support older persons with delirium
19 May 2026
Developed by the RMH Residential in Reach team, the Post Discharge Delirium Pathway has made significant impact in reducing unplanned hospital readmissions for older patients with delirium.
