Brazil investigates two possible Ebola cases Brazilian health authorities are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, officials have said, sparking further concern of the deadly virus outbreak in central Africa spreading abroad. World • 3 hrs
Brazil investigates two possible Ebola cases Brazilian health authorities are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, officials have said, sparking further concern of the deadly virus outbreak in central Africa spreading abroad. World • 3 hrs
WHO announces first confirmed Ebola recovery in DRC The World Health Organization has announced the first recovery of a confirmed Ebola patient in the outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ebola • 29 May
WHO announces first confirmed Ebola recovery in DRC The World Health Organization has announced the first recovery of a confirmed Ebola patient in the outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ebola • 29 May
WHO chief says that Ebola 'can be stopped' An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) "can be stopped", the head of the UN health agency said. Health • 28 May
WHO chief says that Ebola 'can be stopped' An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) "can be stopped", the head of the UN health agency said. Health • 28 May
Ebola spread 'alarming' as WHO chief calls for support UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for more international help to combat the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in Democratic Republic of Congo as he arrived in the eastern province worst-hit by a severe outbreak. World • 30 May
Ebola spread 'alarming' as WHO chief calls for support UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for more international help to combat the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in Democratic Republic of Congo as he arrived in the eastern province worst-hit by a severe outbreak. World • 30 May
FTD brothers complete marathon challenge for dementia The FTD brothers have completed their 32nd and final marathon challenge across Ireland for dementia research. Dublin • 28 May
FTD brothers complete marathon challenge for dementia The FTD brothers have completed their 32nd and final marathon challenge across Ireland for dementia research. Dublin • 28 May
Addiction workers offered course to support ADHD clients The first free online course enabling addiction service workers to support neurodivergent clients will be launched at TCD. Health • 28 May
Addiction workers offered course to support ADHD clients The first free online course enabling addiction service workers to support neurodivergent clients will be launched at TCD. Health • 28 May
WHO chief arrives in DRC amid surging Ebola cases Follow live updates as the WHO chief arrives in DRC with health authorities stepping up their response to the Ebola outbreak in the country. Health • 28 May
WHO chief arrives in DRC amid surging Ebola cases Follow live updates as the WHO chief arrives in DRC with health authorities stepping up their response to the Ebola outbreak in the country. Health • 28 May
Baby's death could have been avoided, say parents An inquest into the death of a full-term stillborn baby at Mayo University Hospital has returned a verdict of medical misadventure. Connacht • 28 May
Baby's death could have been avoided, say parents An inquest into the death of a full-term stillborn baby at Mayo University Hospital has returned a verdict of medical misadventure. Connacht • 28 May
Govt launches new strategy to reduce rate of suicide A new Government strategy to prevent suicide aims to reduce the rate of suicide to 7 per 100,000 or below by 2035. Politics • 27 May
Govt launches new strategy to reduce rate of suicide A new Government strategy to prevent suicide aims to reduce the rate of suicide to 7 per 100,000 or below by 2035. Politics • 27 May
Rotunda Hospital to develop Parnell Sq site, cttee told The Rotunda has said it believes its future has been clarified and that it will be remaining on its Parnell Square site. Health • 27 May
Rotunda Hospital to develop Parnell Sq site, cttee told The Rotunda has said it believes its future has been clarified and that it will be remaining on its Parnell Square site. Health • 27 May
Father of rare disease patient fears losing second son Patients with rare diseases and their families travelled to Leinster House to call for action on access to new medicines. Ireland • 28 May
Father of rare disease patient fears losing second son Patients with rare diseases and their families travelled to Leinster House to call for action on access to new medicines. Ireland • 28 May
Much lower fatality rate in current Ebola outbreak - WHO The deadly Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a case fatality rate under 25% - much lower than in other recent outbreaks, a WHO update has shown. Health • 27 May
Much lower fatality rate in current Ebola outbreak - WHO The deadly Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a case fatality rate under 25% - much lower than in other recent outbreaks, a WHO update has shown. Health • 27 May
Group 'urgently' calls for 'blanket ban' on sunbeds A new coalition is "urgently calling" for the Government to set out a timeline for when it will introduce a "blanket ban" on sunbeds. Ireland • 27 May
Group 'urgently' calls for 'blanket ban' on sunbeds A new coalition is "urgently calling" for the Government to set out a timeline for when it will introduce a "blanket ban" on sunbeds. Ireland • 27 May
HSE announces new autism assessment protocol A new autism assessment protocol, which the HSE said will offer a standardised and more specialised route for assessment for children and young people and adults, has been announced. Ireland • 26 May
HSE announces new autism assessment protocol A new autism assessment protocol, which the HSE said will offer a standardised and more specialised route for assessment for children and young people and adults, has been announced. Ireland • 26 May
Retired GP leaves inquiry saying he had 'a bus to catch' A retired Cavan GP accused of professional misconduct over his social media posts during the Covid-19 pandemic walked out of a fitness-to-practise inquiry held by the Medical Council after claiming the case was designed "to target lawful free speech". Ireland • 26 May
Retired GP leaves inquiry saying he had 'a bus to catch' A retired Cavan GP accused of professional misconduct over his social media posts during the Covid-19 pandemic walked out of a fitness-to-practise inquiry held by the Medical Council after claiming the case was designed "to target lawful free speech". Ireland • 26 May
Watch: Parents react to slush drinks' warning The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has said that children aged 10 and under should not consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol due to potential side effects. Health • 26 May
Watch: Parents react to slush drinks' warning The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has said that children aged 10 and under should not consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol due to potential side effects. Health • 26 May
Spaniard evacuated from hantavirus ship tests positive A Spanish national in quarantine in a Madrid military hospital, who is among those evacuated from a cruise ship earlier this month, has tested positive for hantavirus, Spain's Health Ministry has said. Health • 25 May
Spaniard evacuated from hantavirus ship tests positive A Spanish national in quarantine in a Madrid military hospital, who is among those evacuated from a cruise ship earlier this month, has tested positive for hantavirus, Spain's Health Ministry has said. Health • 25 May
WHO urges action over 'fast moving' Ebola outbreak Countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo are at great danger from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the deadly virus, the head of the World Health Organization has said. World • 26 May
WHO urges action over 'fast moving' Ebola outbreak Countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo are at great danger from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the deadly virus, the head of the World Health Organization has said. World • 26 May
Ireland in the grip of a cocaine crisis Drug misuse is around us all, legal and illegal, but if people rarely encounter it, or are unaffected by it, it continues at pace, writes Fergal Bowers. Health • 23 May
Ireland in the grip of a cocaine crisis Drug misuse is around us all, legal and illegal, but if people rarely encounter it, or are unaffected by it, it continues at pace, writes Fergal Bowers. Health • 23 May
Three new Ebola cases confirmed in Uganda Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on 15 May. World • 23 May
Three new Ebola cases confirmed in Uganda Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on 15 May. World • 23 May
Experts call for Re-turn infection control measures Medical experts have called for the introduction of infection-control measures in the Deposit Return Scheme, citing the risk of microbial growth and exposure to liquid residue on bottles and cans. Health • 22 May
Experts call for Re-turn infection control measures Medical experts have called for the introduction of infection-control measures in the Deposit Return Scheme, citing the risk of microbial growth and exposure to liquid residue on bottles and cans. Health • 22 May
Pioneering upper limb surgery changing lives A major international conference in Dublin has heard how pioneering upper limb surgery in Ireland is changing the lives of people with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and stroke. Health • 21 May
Pioneering upper limb surgery changing lives A major international conference in Dublin has heard how pioneering upper limb surgery in Ireland is changing the lives of people with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and stroke. Health • 21 May
Ambulance service pay dispute talks resume Talks at the Labour Court aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service have resumed. Ireland • 21 May
Ambulance service pay dispute talks resume Talks at the Labour Court aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service have resumed. Ireland • 21 May
Health unions concerned about low morale, committee hears Health unions have expressed concern about what they say is low staff morale in the health service. Health • 20 May
Health unions concerned about low morale, committee hears Health unions have expressed concern about what they say is low staff morale in the health service. Health • 20 May
Rise in treatment for cocaine, crack cocaine use The Health Research Board has reported a rise in treatment for cocaine and crack cocaine use. Health • 20 May
Rise in treatment for cocaine, crack cocaine use The Health Research Board has reported a rise in treatment for cocaine and crack cocaine use. Health • 20 May
