Family of student who died of brain bleed say ‘right to fair procedures’ denied ahead of second Medical Council hearing
Lisa Niland admitted to Sligo hospital in January 2017 after collapsing in fast-food restaurant with severe head pain
Health service warns of ‘significant unmet need’ in HIV drug access
Stigma around HIV ‘still a big challenge’, says senior HSE clinician as 39% of those newly found to have it were late-stage diagnoses
Overcrowding at Beaumont Hospital does not respect patients’ dignity, Hiqa report finds
Inspection found patients were accommodated on armchairs around the staff workstation and on armchairs in the passageway of the emergency department
HRT scheme roll-out to proceed ‘as soon as possible’, department says
State-funded scheme to provide hormone replacement therapy has been delayed due to issues between Department of Health and pharmacists
Co Kerry nursing home failed to investigate number of abuse allegations, Hiqa reports
Concerns raised about safety of residents at Lystoll Lodge nursing home in Listowel
Uptake of flu vaccine this year ‘disappointing’, says HSE chief clinical officer
Those aged 65 and older vaccinated between September and January down on comparable previous timeframe
Public-only consultant contracts: is the health system finally beginning to see some benefits?
Much staff opposition has fallen away and uptake is higher than had been predicted, though it seems clear the outgoing Minister is not content with the pace of change
More hospital appointments to be cancelled due to cold snap, HSE says
Cold snap comes as country experiences surge in winter illnesses such as flu
1,500 patients use HSE app ahead of wider roll-out
Efforts to digitise lagging Irish health services advance with app covering public appointments and some records
Flu season is predicted to peak next week. Why is Ireland not better prepared?
Difficulty predicting numbers leave HSE having to adapt - with potential cold snap accidents adding to pressure
HSE warns of disruption to health services in areas badly affected by snow and ice
Continuing cold snap will be ‘punitive’, with HSE chief executive calling for people take care of older o
Flu season expected to peak next week
Head of the HSE says health service is taking ‘several measures’ to prepare for potential surge in hospitalisations and intensive care numbers
Why are so many people getting the flu?
The flu virus spreads through coughs and sneezes and can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours. If you reckon you have it, it’s best to stay at home
Ireland experiencing significant surge in flu with 2,319 confirmed cases over Christmas week
Number of hospitals have brought in visitor restrictions, while in some cases patients and visitors are being required to wear face covering when attending
STIs on the rise: ‘It’s seen as something shameful or dirty, or they’re embarrassed to be going to a clinic’
Official statistics show the number of cases involving the most common infections started to reduce last year