Health

A sixth case of measles has been officially confirmed in Ireland, as reported by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in its latest Infectious Disease Weekly Report. This new case adds to the five previously reported cases in…

A second case of measles has been confirmed in Ireland, located in the West region. The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre was notified of the case recently. This follows a previous case where a man from Westmeath died from the…

Dublin: The government is collaborating with pharmacists to implement a plan aimed at reducing unnecessary visits to GPs. Under this initiative, patients deemed suitable by pharmacists may have their drug prescriptions extended for up to a…

Dublin: In a groundbreaking development, researchers in Ireland have made significant strides in understanding long COVID, particularly its manifestation of brain fog. Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have pinpointed the underlying…

Mullingar: Concerns have escalated in Ireland following the spread of measles and a tragic death attributed to the disease. The Department of Health has issued a cautionary advisory urging vigilance among individuals who may have come into…

Dublin: The HSE has issued a stark warning regarding the spread of measles among children in Ireland, prompted by widespread outbreaks in the UK and various parts of Europe. Tragically, the HSE has confirmed the death of an adult due to…

Dublin: The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is urgently calling for comprehensive measures to safeguard the well-being of both patients and healthcare workers, particularly nurses, in hospitals. This urgent plea follows a…

Dublin: Ireland is currently grappling with a surge in flu cases, leading to a critical situation in hospitals as they struggle to accommodate the increasing number of patients. The influx has resulted in a shortage of beds and delays in…

Recent figures reveal a significant spike in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Ireland in the past year, with six out of ten infections showing increases compared to 2022. Data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre…

Cavan, along with neighbouring counties such as Donegal and Leitrim, is experiencing elevated rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). The data, based on confirmed…