Fergal Bowers

Health Correspondent

Flu cases increasing 'unusually early' in EU

The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) has said that influenza cases are increasing unusually early in the EU this season.

Health • 20 Nov

People in hospital scrubs push a trolley

Extra €300m sought for health service, committee hears

Extra funding of over €300 million this year for the health service is being sought by the Minister for Health.

Health • 19 Nov

Picture shows Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had spina bifida and scoliosis.

Govt agrees to public inquiry into child spinal care

The Government has agreed to a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services.

Ireland • 18 Nov

Exterior view of Wexford General Hospital

Wexford hospital apologises to family of elderly patient

Wexford General Hospital has apologised to the family of an elderly woman who died there earlier this year, saying it was not the level of standard it aims for.

Ireland • 13 Nov

Statutory inquiry into children's spinal care recommended

The Tánaiste and the Minister for Health have said they intend to bring a memo to Government recommending a statutory public model of inquiry in relation to issues relating to the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida.

Health • 13 Nov

HIQA recommended strategic plan on healthcare in Mid West

HIQA has said it recommended the development of a comprehensive strategic plan, to address the safety concerns which prompted its review of urgent and emergency healthcare services in the HSE Mid West region.

Munster • 12 Nov

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'Right place at right time', Clare man hails cancer trial

A man from Co Clare has said that despite being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer nine years ago, being in the right place at the right time means he is now in remission.

Health • 10 Nov

Doctors view electronic health records on laptops

Cttee told Ireland 'laggard' on electronic health records

The Oireachtas Committee on Health has heard that a business case for Ireland to have full electronic health records for every patient is due to go to Government soon.

Politics • 05 Nov

HSE: Over 700,000 planned procedures cancelled since 2023

The HSE has confirmed that over 700,000 planned procedures for patients were cancelled since 2023 to the middle of this year.

Health • 04 Nov

A businesswoman sitting at an office desk

Physical inactivity costing €1.1bn a year in healthcare

A new report has said that Ireland's car dependent transport system is fuelling a slow-motion health and climate emergency, driven by physical inactivity, chronic illness and environmental degradation.

Health • 30 Oct