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The outbreak began in August 2018 and has killed 2,144 people

Ebola still an 'urgent' global health emergency - WHO

Health / 18 Oct

The 14-bed hospice was constructed over the last two years

Privately funded hospice opens in Castlebar

Connacht / 18 Oct

IMO has said that the 30% pay disparity for more recently appointed consultants must be abolished

IMO describes today's consultant talks as disappointing

Health / 17 Oct

Under the proposed law, France's healthcare system would cover the cost of the procedure for all women under 43

French assembly approves IVF for single women, lesbians

Europe / 16 Oct

The first tranche of measures of the the Public Health Alcohol Bill will come into effect in three weeks time

Harris to seek approval on minimum pricing for alcohol

Politics / 16 Oct

Jim Daly is the Minister of State in the Department of Health

'Crisis' in Traveller mental health, committee hears

Politics / 15 Oct

Validation letters were issued in over 195,300 cases this year

Validation process removes thousands from waiting lists

Health / 15 Oct

The figures show there are over 568,700 people waiting to be seen at an outpatient clinic

Patient waiting list numbers show small reduction

Health / 11 Oct

A UNICEF poll found mental health is a top concern for teenagers

Poll finds 97% of teens say mental health is key issue

Health / 10 Oct

High Court hears action for damages by woman who claims she developed a sleep disorder after receiving a swine flu vaccine

Woman claims she developed sleep disorder from vaccine

Courts / 10 Oct

Flu is a serious illness that can cause complications like pneumonia

Flu vaccination - your questions answered

Health / 10 Oct

This year's vaccine protects against four strains of flu

'Don't let the flu get to you', advises HSE

Health / 10 Oct

Molly Burke with her guide dog Gallop (Pic: @mollyburkeofficial)

'I'm lucky to be a blind person in the 21st century'

Health / 10 Oct

Dr Susan Finnerty says the inaccessibility of rehabilitation services deprives people with enduring mental illness of any prospect of reaching their full potential

Mental health rehab services 'inadequate' - report

Health / 10 Oct

Simon Harris said if an agreement is reached by Government it will be funded

Talks with consultants on pay to get under way - Harris

Health / 09 Oct

It is claimed that GSK had a liability to Aoife Bennett under the Defective Products Act of 1991

Court hears claims GSK 'directed and controlled' HSE

Courts / 09 Oct

Dr Rita Doyle said doctors were leaving Ireland for countries which provide a better work-life balance

Committee told of lack of respect for doctors

Health / 09 Oct

Health changes effective from September 2020

Budget 2020 / 08 Oct

Budget 2020: The Key Points

Budget 2020 / 08 Oct

Aoife Bennett was 16 when she was given the Pandemrix vaccine (R) at school

Student claims narcolepsy developed after flu vaccine

Courts / 08 Oct

The NIO said the guidance aimed to provide clarity on the law framing termination of pregnancy

Guidance on abortion law in Northern Ireland published

The IPHA said that patients should not be used as pawns in the Brexit process

IPHA 'appalled' at use of medicines as Brexit leverage

Ireland / 07 Oct

Emma Mhic Mhathúna died on 7 October after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016

Emma Mhic Mhathúna remembered on first anniversary

Ireland / 07 Oct

Eileen Kenny learned late in 2012 that her cancer had returned

Inquiry call into Medical Council handling of complaint

Ireland / 06 Oct

Image: Fonds De Dotation Clinatec / La Breche

Paralysed man walks with brain-controlled exoskeleton

News Lens / 04 Oct

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