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 • 12 hrs
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 • 12 hrs
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 • 17 hrs
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 • 17 hrs
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
US Ebola patient from DR Congo in Germany for treatment A US doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the current deadly outbreak has been admitted to an isolation ward in a German hospital, health officials said. World • 20 May
US Ebola patient from DR Congo in Germany for treatment A US doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the current deadly outbreak has been admitted to an isolation ward in a German hospital, health officials said. World • 20 May
Call for nationwide health campaign to highlight sepsis A campaign group calling for the rollout of a nationwide public health campaign to raise awareness of sepsis and post-sepsis syndrome is holding what has been described as a landmark meeting with the minister for health. Health • 20 May
Call for nationwide health campaign to highlight sepsis A campaign group calling for the rollout of a nationwide public health campaign to raise awareness of sepsis and post-sepsis syndrome is holding what has been described as a landmark meeting with the minister for health. Health • 20 May
648 spinal surgeries cancelled in last five years - CHI There were 648 cancelled spinal surgery operations in the last five years, according to new figures from Children's Health Ireland. Health • 19 May
648 spinal surgeries cancelled in last five years - CHI There were 648 cancelled spinal surgery operations in the last five years, according to new figures from Children's Health Ireland. Health • 19 May
Thousands of extra health workers needed by 2040 - ESRI Ireland will require thousands of additional healthcare workers by 2040, according new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Health • 19 May
Thousands of extra health workers needed by 2040 - ESRI Ireland will require thousands of additional healthcare workers by 2040, according new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Health • 19 May
'Never use sunbeds' - HSE warns of skin cancer risk The HSE is warning people to never use sunbeds and to incorporate sun protection into their everyday routines. Health • 19 May
'Never use sunbeds' - HSE warns of skin cancer risk The HSE is warning people to never use sunbeds and to incorporate sun protection into their everyday routines. Health • 19 May
Talks over ambulance pay dispute to resume on Thursday Talks at the Labour Court aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service have concluded for the evening and will resume on Thursday. Ireland • 19 May
Talks over ambulance pay dispute to resume on Thursday Talks at the Labour Court aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service have concluded for the evening and will resume on Thursday. Ireland • 19 May
WHO chief 'deeply concerned' by scale of Ebola outbreak The head of the World Health Organization has said he is "deeply concerned" over the scale and spread of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. World • 19 May
WHO chief 'deeply concerned' by scale of Ebola outbreak The head of the World Health Organization has said he is "deeply concerned" over the scale and spread of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. World • 19 May
Rush to contain Ebola outbreak as death toll rises to 80 Medical personnel were rushing to the frontlines of a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo whose late detection and quick spread have alarmed health experts. World • 18 May
Rush to contain Ebola outbreak as death toll rises to 80 Medical personnel were rushing to the frontlines of a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo whose late detection and quick spread have alarmed health experts. World • 18 May
Ireland has highest self-reported health status in EU Ireland has the highest self-reported health status in the EU, with 80.4% of males and 79.6% of females rating their health as "good" or "very good", according to a Government report on key health trends last year. Health • 18 May
Ireland has highest self-reported health status in EU Ireland has the highest self-reported health status in the EU, with 80.4% of males and 79.6% of females rating their health as "good" or "very good", according to a Government report on key health trends last year. Health • 18 May
Explained: WHO's high-risk Ebola emergency The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern. Africa • 18 May
Explained: WHO's high-risk Ebola emergency The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern. Africa • 18 May
Talks to resolve ambulance pay dispute to resume tomorrow Talks at the Labour Court aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service have concluded for the evening will resume tomorrow. Ireland • 18 May
Talks to resolve ambulance pay dispute to resume tomorrow Talks at the Labour Court aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service have concluded for the evening will resume tomorrow. Ireland • 18 May
What do we know about Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda? The World Health Organization said an outbreak of Ebola, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo are at high risk for further spread. World • 17 May
What do we know about Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda? The World Health Organization said an outbreak of Ebola, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo are at high risk for further spread. World • 17 May
Canada cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus Canadian public health officials said a "high risk" passenger who was on board the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested "presumptive positive" for the Andes hantavirus. World • 17 May
Canada cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus Canadian public health officials said a "high risk" passenger who was on board the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested "presumptive positive" for the Andes hantavirus. World • 17 May
WHO warns of risk of youth addiction to nicotine pouches The World Health Organization has urged governments to do more to control the sale of nicotine pouches, warning that the highly addictive products were being "aggressively marketed" in ways that particularly appealed to younger people. Health • 15 May
WHO warns of risk of youth addiction to nicotine pouches The World Health Organization has urged governments to do more to control the sale of nicotine pouches, warning that the highly addictive products were being "aggressively marketed" in ways that particularly appealed to younger people. Health • 15 May
Cyber attacks more advanced five years on from HSE breach Today's cyber hackers are "professionally run organisations with HR departments, away days, and bonuses", according to the Health Service Executive's head of cyber security, Neal Mullen. Ireland • 14 May
Cyber attacks more advanced five years on from HSE breach Today's cyber hackers are "professionally run organisations with HR departments, away days, and bonuses", according to the Health Service Executive's head of cyber security, Neal Mullen. Ireland • 14 May
'Deep concern' as organ donations fall to five-year low The Irish Kidney Association has said it is deeply concerned about the decline in transplant activity as organ donation has fallen to its lowest level in five years. Health • 13 May
'Deep concern' as organ donations fall to five-year low The Irish Kidney Association has said it is deeply concerned about the decline in transplant activity as organ donation has fallen to its lowest level in five years. Health • 13 May
100k patient record requests amid lack of online system The Irish Patients' Association has said the absence of a national electronic patient record system means thousands of patients have to legally request access to their own health records from many sources. Health • 13 May
100k patient record requests amid lack of online system The Irish Patients' Association has said the absence of a national electronic patient record system means thousands of patients have to legally request access to their own health records from many sources. Health • 13 May
Parties in ambulance dispute invited to Labour Court The Labour Court has invited representatives from SIPTU and Unite to attend talks tomorrow in a bid to resolve the pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service, RTÉ News understands. Ireland • 13 May
Parties in ambulance dispute invited to Labour Court The Labour Court has invited representatives from SIPTU and Unite to attend talks tomorrow in a bid to resolve the pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service, RTÉ News understands. Ireland • 13 May
