Next year will be 'exceptionally challenging' for HSE The Head of the Health Service Executive has said that 2024 will be an exceptionally challenging year. Health • 22 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
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
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
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