Kerry Chant
Kerry Chant is the Chief Health Officer of New South Wales, Australia, known for her pivotal role in public health initiatives and response strategies, particularly during health crises. In 2025, she was in the news for addressing the increase in measles cases in the state, urging the public to ensure they have received both doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine for optimal protection against the disease.
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Dr. Kerry Chant is the state’s chief health officer who chaired the expert panel investigating the Aspergillus cases.
RPA’s Aspergillus deaths leave questions for Health Minister Ryan Park
Australia· 2026-03-03
An advisory panel led by NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant deemed the ward safe to reopen earlier this month.
RPA fungus cluster linked to nearby construction leaves two people dead, four seriously illAustralia· 2026-02-26
Kerry Chant is involved in discussions regarding the expedited release of bodies for burial in the Jewish community.
Coroner warns Jewish community bodies will take “days” to be ready for burialAustralia· 2025-12-16
NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant asked the Minns government to consider pill-testing as a way to respond to the danger posed by nitazenes.
NSW Police charge man over opioid stronger than fentanylAustralia· 2025-08-06
Kerry Chant is the NSW chief health officer who toured Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Service.
Health bosses rack up $400,000 travel bill while patients wait for careAustralia· 2025-05-23
NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said the number was significant.
State has increase in measles cases in 2025Australia· 2025-04-02