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The countdown is on for entries from Carlow into the ‘How We Age’ photography competition

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ all-island photography competition, launched by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) in April. There are still six weeks left to submit entries into this competition, which hopes to change how ...

19 May 2022 at 12:50

Arts & Entertainment

The countdown is on for entries from Carlow into the ‘How We Age’ photography competition

21 May 2022 at 14:53

National News

Mystery form of hepatitis infects 16 children in Northern Ireland

Health officials are working to establish the cause of a mystery form of hepatitis which has infected 16 young children in Northern Ireland. More than 160 children across the UK have contracted the illness, referred to as non A-E hepatitis ...

27 May 2022 at 10:59

National News

Harris urges caution over Fianna Fail pledge to liberalise drugs laws

Taoiseach Simon Harris has urged caution over any move to decriminalise drugs in Ireland, warning of mixed messages over public health. Mr Harris was responding to a pledge in the Fianna Fail general election manifesto to decriminalise ...

12 Nov 2024 at 16:24

National News

First monkeypox case recorded in Northern Ireland

The first case of monkeypox have now been identified in Northern Ireland, and also one in Wales. Health officials in Wales confirmed their first case on Thursday, while the PA news agency understands a case has also now been recorded ...

26 May 2022 at 12:57

National News

Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Measures are being taken to prepare for a surge of hospital and intensive care admissions in Ireland due to flu, the head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) has said. Concern has been expressed about a rise in admissions, with ...

29 Dec 2024 at 14:49

National News

Major surge in RSV cases among children sparks urgent warning

A PLEA has been issued to parents to remain vigilant about their children's health, as a concerning rise in hospitalisations due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) grips the country. The Public Health HSE Mid-West and UL ...

13 Dec 2023 at 14:07

National News

'Unprecedented' levels of chlamydia and gonorrhoea sparks public health appeal

PUBLIC health specialists have expressed concern over an 'unprecedented' rise in case of chlamydia and gonorrhoea across the Mid-West region. An appeal has been issued to people in Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary to ...

25 Sept 2023 at 13:10

National News

Urgent public health alert as bus users are warned they may have been exposed to measles

An urgent public health alert has been issued following a case of measles that was confirmed in the Dublin and Midlands health region earlier this week. The HSE Department of Public Health in the region is advising ...

09 Feb 2024 at 15:31

National News

HSE issues urgent public health alert following confirmed measles case on bus from Dublin

Passengers on board a bus from Dublin Airport may have been exposed to measles, according to health officials. The HSE has advised passengers who were onboard the JJ Kavanagh bus number 717 from Dublin Airport to ...

21 Aug 2024 at 17:54

National News

'Today is a good day' - Taoiseach gets emotional as he announces end to Covid-19 restrictions

Taoiseach Micheal Martin became somewhat emotional on Friday evening as he announced the lifting of almost all Covid-19 restrictions. Cabinet had earlier signed off on plans to lift all regulations – except for ...

22 Jan 2022 at 14:15

National News

HIQA asks Irish parents to have their say on adding chicken pox jab to vaccine schedule

A public consultation on the addition of the chickenpox vaccine to the routine childhood immunisation schedule has been launched. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is encouraging Irish ...

20 Apr 2023 at 10:04

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