Health survey shows increased vaping and antibiotic use The Healthy Ireland Survey 2023 has found a decline in people reporting good health and an increase in the use of e-cigarettes and antibiotics. Ireland • 1 hr
Next year will be 'exceptionally challenging' - Gloster The Head of the Health Service Executive has said that 2024 will be an exceptionally challenging year. Health • 1 hr
HSE urges increased take-up of Covid and flu vaccines Concern over an expected rise in winter viruses has led the HSE to call for increased take-up of the Covid-19 and flu vaccines. Health • 21 hrs
Protesters call for reforms to eating disorder services The Government is "firmly committed" to enhancing specialist services for eating disorders, including improved access and shorter waiting lists, the Department of Health has said … Ireland • 18 Nov
HIQA publishes terms of reference for Temple St review The Health Information and Quality Authority has published its terms of reference for a review into governance and oversight at Children's Health Ireland and Temple … Health • 17 Nov
New Govt roadmap to 'eliminate' cervical cancer by 2040 Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said Ireland is on target to reduce the number of cases of cervical cancer to 4 per 100,000 women … Health • 17 Nov
Mother of twins shares story for World Prematurity Day On World Prematurity Day, a Carlow mother of twins is raising awareness of the needs and rights of premature babies and their families. Ireland • 17 Nov
Parents of boy who died from sepsis make public appeal The parents of 15-year-old Seán Hughes, who died of sepsis, have urged people to be vigilant if they are not recovering from an infection. Health • 15 Nov
Calls for salt limits in bread and processed food A new report for the Irish Heart Foundation has said that health authorities are not doing enough to prevent cardiovascular disease and that a radical … Health • 14 Nov
HSE extends recruitment freeze to almost all categories The Health Service Executive is to extend a recruitment freeze to all categories of staff, with the exception of consultants, doctors in training and 2023 … Health • 10 Nov
42 overdoses recorded in Dublin in space of 36 hours The HSE has sent out a warning as receiving over 40 drug overdoses have been reported in the space of 36 hours. Dublin • 10 Nov
GP training places to rise to 350 next year, up 35% The number of GP training places is to rise to 350 next year, up by 35% on this year, but Ireland needs at least 50% … Ireland • 09 Nov
HSE issues heroin warning after more than 20 overdoses The HSE has warned heroin users to be "extra cautious" following more than 20 overdoses in Dublin in 24 hours. Health • 09 Nov
Covid patients made up 29% of ICU beds in 2021 The Irish Annual ICU Audit annual report for 2021 has found that given the intensity of the pandemic at that time, Covid-19 patients accounted for … Coronavirus • 08 Nov
Pharmacists to be given power to extend prescriptions Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said new measures that will give pharmacists increased prescribing powers will come into effect in the new year. Health • 06 Nov
Final cost estimate for NCH project submitted to Govt The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board has said it has submitted the final cost estimate to Government on the project. Health • 06 Nov
Irish Covid inquiry 'soon enough' - Minister Donnelly Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has declined to say when a Covid-19 inquiry may be established, saying the Taoiseach has indicated he wants it to … Health • 04 Nov
What you should know about the Medical Council A survey this week by the Medical Council has found that almost nine out of 10 people trust their doctor to tell the truth, but … Analysis and Comment • 04 Nov
UN warns over climate change threat to health services The World Meteorological Organization has warned that climate change threatens to reverse healthcare improvements around the world. Climate Change • 02 Nov
Doctors ranked second most trusted profession - Survey Doctors are ranked second highest, after teachers, as the most trusted profession in Ireland, according to a new survey for the Medical Council. Ireland • 01 Nov
Review after concern over Letterkenny radiologist Letterkenny University Hospital has said that a locum radiologist employed on a short term contract in September 2023 had his contract terminated within ten days, … Health • 31 Oct
Complex surgery improves ovarian cancer survival rates New research from a team at the Mater University Hospital in Dublin on treating advanced ovarian cancer has found that aggressive surgery has a significant … Health • 26 Oct
Regulator seizes 254 units of 'falsified' diabetes drug The Health Products Regulatory Authority has said that 254 units of falsified Semaglutide have been detained in Ireland so far this year. Health • 25 Oct