Cork nurses ‘will struggle’ with no extension to long covid pay scheme
There will be no extension of the special pay scheme for healthcare workers suffering from long covid, the…
Progress on primary care centre for Cork suburb
Progress has been made on a long-awaited primary care centre for Mayfield and Ballyvolane, with Cork City Council…
Flu peak showing signs of ‘abating’, HSE chief says
While the number of flu cases rose last week, the number of people presenting to emergency departments fell.…
HSE chief makes grim flu warning amid fears of Christmas surge: ‘We’re reaching a peak’
Dr Colm Henry said this winter has seen “record” numbers presenting at emergency departments and thanked medics for…
Study finds link between eating cheese and lower dementia risk – The Irish Times
In a large new published study, researchers found that eating high-fat cheese or cream was associated with a…
EXPLAINER: Carlow families warned of symptoms of nasty bug ‘that spreads easily’
One of Ireland’s most common bugs could be in the rise over the next few weeks with colder,…
HSE must stop assuming more resources are needed for new services – Minister for Health – The Irish Times
The HSE must move away from the assumption that additional resources are always needed for the delivery of…
Grim Christmas flu warning as HSE chief warns ‘we’re reaching a peak’
Dr Colm Henry said this winter has seen record numbers at emergency departments as flu infections are likely…
HSE pledges to set up surgical hubs in Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Dublin, and Galway by end of 2026
The HSE service plan for next year pledges five surgical hubs in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, Galway, and North…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…
Flu cases expected to peak this week as hospital pressure intensifies – The Journal
Flu cases expected to peak this week as hospital pressure intensifies The JournalDrop in numbers presenting to hospital EDs…
Hospital visiting restrictions remain as total number of flu patients dips below 700
The number of people in hospitals with the flu remains high at 692, but has dropped from last…