Health

Researchers at the University of Galway have created a modular method for vaccine synthesis, which might pave the way for the pioneering manufacturing of a novel cancer vaccine. The study, which was published in the Journal of the…

DUBLIN: Health experts have revealed that at least 20,000 people in Ireland may be undiagnosed with hepatitis C. Even after one World Hepatitis Day passes, 600 to 700 new cases of Hepatitis C are diagnosed each year. Experts warn that…

DUBLIN – More than 100,000 children in Ireland are awaiting hospital treatment due to a consultant shortage. Of these, 40,000 have been on the waiting list for over a year. Even those who have been admitted to the hospital are not…

In order to address the lack of family doctors, more GPs from outside the EU, particularly from South Africa, will be invited to work here.A training scheme for non-EU GPs will be expanded by 400% by the end of next year, from 50 to 250…

DUBLIN – The Irish government has stated that the mandatory Level 5 course (QQI) for health care assistants working in Ireland to renew their work permits will not apply to those who already hold a higher qualification than the (QQI) Level…

Dublin: Legislation passed to introduce restrictions with more warnings to drinkers. Yesterday, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly signed the new restrictions into law. The new law requires all alcoholic products to list their calorie…

A European Environment Agency (EEA) study reports that pollution is responsible for 10% of cancer cases in Europe. According to the EEA report, air pollution, second-hand smoke, chemicals such as radon-asbestos, and ultraviolet radiation…

The compulsory requirement for patients, visitors, and employees to wear masks in hospitals and other health care areas ends April 19, according to recent recommendations from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). Personal…

Dublin: INMO says that there is still a threat of COVID in Ireland's hospitals and mandatory restrictions, including the wearing of masks, should continue. The HSE has announced that restrictions on face masks for patients, staff, and…

New Delhi: After the surge in cases in India, the country is cautious. The confirmation of Arcturus, a new COVID variant, has resulted in a tenfold increase in COVID cases in India over the last four weeks. Arcturus, XBB.1.16 is fueling a…