Learn about the causes and complications of strep throat infections, rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease.
Information for people and family members recently diagnosed or living with RF or RHD
Information about preventing RHD through socioeconomic development, early diagnosis and novel research.
Information for health workers, clinicians and specialists caring for people with RF and RHD.
Information for Governments and policy makers can contribute to control of RF and RHD through programs and policy.
Meet the organisations, countries and country partners working together to end RHD
Rheumatic fever has been notifiable in Western Australia since 2010. In June 2015 rheumatic heart disease also became legally notifiable.
Further information is available as follows:
Telethon Kids Institute - bit.ly/1LW9tCg
RHD Australia - bit.ly/1DNBpQJ