More than 1,000 people expected in hospital with peak projected for Christmas week – The Irish Times
There are expected to be between 800 and 1,100 people in hospital with the flu on any given…
“No resuscitation space, ten-hour waits at the front door”- NI doctors reveal harrowing reality of A&Es
One patient had been waiting in the ED for 124 hours when the data was recorded – equivalent…
Neil Guckian: Western Trust to commence appointment process following retirement of Chief Executive
Neil Guckian has been head of the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) for more than four…
New rules around medication dispensing delayed after political backlash – The Irish Times
Changes to the way medication is dispensed to patients from pharmacies are to be delayed after political backlash…
Sinn Féin MP welcomes Nesbitt’s comments on all-island healthcare
Mike Nesbitt said that Stormont and Dublin working together on health “makes sense”Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes Sinn…
Conor Browne: ‘Super-flu’ mutation will further stress NI healthcare system, says biorisk expert
Conor Browne said an untimely mutation of the virus was behind the surge in cases The latest data…
Government issues statement on severity of new Covid variant as winter viruses surge in UK
The ‘Stratus’ variant was behind a recent spike in Covid cases 15:28, 10 Dec 2025Updated 15:28, 10 Dec…
One patient in intensive care with flu as sharp increase in NI cases “very concerning”
“Flu has come early, and it’s nasty. We have 42 patients across our hospitals at the moment.”Health Minister…
Government issues ‘out of stock’ alert in update on ADHD medication shortage
The shortage has been caused by manufacturing issues and increased global demandSome patients have been forced to switch…
Co Fermanagh: Trust consultations over SWAH surgery closure were a ‘done deal’, Health Committee hears
Trust chiefs faced questions from MLAs over the consultation process South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), Co Fermanagh Consultations…
Government issues statement on weight loss jab Mounjaro after ‘NHS eligibility’ concerns
The NHS is rolling out Mounjaro with a focus on those with the “highest clinical need”More than a…
Details as ‘game-changing’ HIV prevention jab approved for use in Northern Ireland
It was announced last month that the injection was approved for England and Wales and campaigners had called…