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Illegal medicine imports triple as fake Ozempic-style drugs flood Irish market
Illegal medicine imports triple as fake Ozempic-style drugs flood Irish market
Authorities warn of growing risks as imports of counterfeit medicines rise sharply despite a drop in total dosage units seized

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

HSE confirms case of meningitis in UCC has no known link to outbreak in England
HSE confirms case of meningitis in UCC has no known link to outbreak in England
The affected person has recovered well, the HSE said

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

‘I got the last rites’: Claire Byrne on surviving meningitis as outbreak reported in UK
‘I got the last rites’: Claire Byrne on surviving meningitis as outbreak reported in UK
Broadcaster shares harrowing teenage illness as health officials confirm no link between Irish cases and UK outbreak

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Canterbury meningitis and septicaemia outbreak
Meningitis deaths in England are concerning, but vaccinations work 
Irish children are vaccinated against meningitis B and C, but if they missed it, it's wise to get teenagers vaccinated through your GP now

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Close-up Medical Injector Pens on Conveyor Belt at Modern Pharmaceutical Factory. Insulin Pen on Production Line. Weight Loss Me
Health committee to hear of 'life changing' treatment for severe allergies 
Allergy Action Ireland will call for access to this treatment and other supports 

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn
Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn
The pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs remains “worryingly thin” and has shrunk by 35% in the last five years, experts have warned, predicting the annual number of deaths linked to drug-resistant infections globally will double to 8 million by ...

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

HSE to acquire 43 acres of land at Raheen to ease pressure on UHL
HSE to acquire 43 acres of land at Raheen to ease pressure on UHL
It comes after an analysis of emergency services across Limerick, Clare and north Tipperary in the wake of a series of tragedies, including the death of teenager Aoife Johnston

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Launch of ‘The Replay’ - Bringing the Voice of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Back to Irish Homes
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh commentaries replayed for people living with dementia
The unmistakable voice of Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh is the catalyst in a new reminiscence therapy service.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Doctors in University Hospital Limerick express concerns over 'toxic fumes' amid works
Doctors in University Hospital Limerick express concerns over 'toxic fumes' amid works
They say staff and patients are experiencing symptoms including headaches and irritated sinuses

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

CC ROTUNDA HOSPITAL
Refusal of Dublin hospital's new wing 'short-sighted', says medical organisation
The Irish Medical Organisation said the Government needs to designate healthcare as 'critical infrastructure'

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Financial pressure 'became overwhelming' for family after child's cancer diagnosis 
Financial pressure 'became overwhelming' for family after child's cancer diagnosis 
Irish Cancer Society's Children’s Fund can helped to relieve the financial burden with a grant of €3,000 for families

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Minister to publish report into children’s mental health care in north Kerry within two weeks
Minister to publish report into children’s mental health care in north Kerry within two weeks
Minister of state Mary Butler will also visit Kerry in the next 10 days

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

HSE to follow up cases of 62 children who had spinal care after review at CHI
HSE to follow up cases of 62 children who had spinal care after review at CHI
'There is no immediate risk to patients,' HSE chief clinical officer Dr Henry said of the 62 cases

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Aptamil infant formula recall
Baby food fears: Inspectors visit Cork and Wexford plants amid toxin scare
Department of Agriculture dispatches inspectors to factories as global concern grows around baby food production

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Cork hospital's €20k machine that prevents hair loss during chemo 'not yet operational'
Cork hospital's €20k machine that prevents hair loss during chemo 'not yet operational'
A scalp-cooling machine chills the scalp during chemotherapy to reduce blood flow to hair follicles, helping prevent or minimise hair loss

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Senior man at the dentist, Germany
Funds for just nine public dentist roles in Cork and Kerry for vulnerable groups
The schools programme is also under pressure, with 31,000 fewer children seen in 2023 than in 2017

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Nestlé recalls several infant formula products over fears of food poisoning
FSAI defends decision not to issue enforcement notice over Nestlé's SMA infant formula recall
Some 18 batches of formula products were recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Migrant health workers in Ireland living in fear of racist abuse, warns medic
Migrant health workers in Ireland living in fear of racist abuse, warns medic
In many towns across Ireland, Dr Liqa Ur Rehman says, migrant doctors have formed private WhatsApp groups to help ensure their own safety

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Cork cancer campaigner Natasha O’Byrne dies aged 26
Cork cancer campaigner Natasha O’Byrne dies aged 26
The mother​-of​-two from Blackpool died on December 23 surrounded by her family and in the 'tender and exceptional care' of the staff at Cork University Hospital

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

New hospitals for Midwest welcomed but campaigners raise timeline concerns
New hospitals for Midwest welcomed but campaigners raise timeline concerns
Melanie Cleary and Marie McMahon have been prominent voices in the Midwest Hospital Campaign

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Cork nurse suffering from long covid could lose home as payment ends
Cork nurse suffering from long covid could lose home as payment ends
The special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers which was initiated during the pandemic to ensure full pay for those suffering with long covid will end this month

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Mounjaro price increase
Mounjaro makers to explore solutions to allow weight-loss jab to be publicly funded
HSE has been advised the drug is not value for money

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

'I hope I can get the surgery I need. I don’t want to lose my leg'
'I hope I can get the surgery I need. I don’t want to lose my leg'
Meath woman Sarah Costello's injuries resulted from a procedure she underwent in Northern Ireland through the NTPF and she says she has since received inadequate care back home

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

New vape tax set to come into effect from midnight 
New vape tax set to come into effect from midnight 
The new levy will see a tax of 50c per millilitre on nicotine-containing e-liquid for vapes

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Thalidomide Resolution Process
Thalidomide survivors urge Government to deliver long-awaited State apology and fair resolution
Thalidomide survivors tell the Taoiseach and Tánaiste it’s time for the State to finally apologise and deliver lasting justice

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Limerick welcomes Ireland's first new large hospital in almost 20 years
Limerick welcomes Ireland's first new large hospital in almost 20 years
The Bon Secours Limerick project included a design team of 24 professionals, and features a nature-inspired interior, flower-shaped light fittings, and cutting-edge technology.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Women less likely to get dementia if they take HRT after menopause, Irish study says
Women less likely to get dementia if they take HRT after menopause, Irish study says
However, women who have early menopause face an increased risk of dementia, the study suggests

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Overcrowding means hospital is assigning doctors to ambulances 'because it’s a space to treat a patient'
Overcrowding means hospital is assigning doctors to ambulances 'because it’s a space to treat a patient'
Nurses are balloting for strike action at a hospital which is dangerously running at 113% occupancy when safe levels are 85%

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

CHI boss told of HSE takeover just hours before news was made public
CHI boss told of HSE takeover just hours before news was made public
Jennifer Carroll McNeill announced on Wednesday that the three CHI hospitals would fall under the HSE from 2027

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Foot of newborn baby
Ireland ranks third globally for FASD as report warns of hidden disability crisis
A new report warns Ireland faces a hidden health crisis, with FASD rates ten times the global average

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Huge amount of potentially dangerous illnesses in older people being missed
Huge amount of potentially dangerous illnesses in older people being missed
Health services and hospitals are not ready for the rapidly growing elderly population in Ireland, Tilda report finds

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Close up of doctor woman hands typing on laptop siting on a desk at the office
'Significant gaps' in sepsis care create a challenge for early diagnosis
Health staff also said public knowledge of sepsis and resistance to antibiotics is 'poor'. They called for education on the risks and symptoms which should not frighten people

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

HSE to hire more dentists after 'unacceptable' delay in care for autistic boy in Waterford
HSE to hire more dentists after 'unacceptable' delay in care for autistic boy in Waterford
Tiernan Power Murphy, aged 7, was told of a 10-year wait for specialist dental care as he needs to go under general anaesthetic

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Exhibition to reveal how virtual reality can save the lives of cancer patients
Exhibition to reveal how virtual reality can save the lives of cancer patients
The exhibition is free to attend at Stephen’s Green shopping centre in Dublin. Email registration is required for the virtual reality event

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'
Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'
Mounjaro, which is currently being assessed for public funding in Ireland, is one of Eli Lilly's key revenue-raising drugs

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Health minister warns current spending levels are 'not sustainable'
Health minister warns current spending levels are 'not sustainable'
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says infrastructure, surgical hubs and capacity expansion must take priority as rising health spending proves unsustainable

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

HSE app reaches over 100,000 downloads but move to national digital records some way off
HSE app reaches over 100,000 downloads but move to national digital records some way off
Future plans will see patients able to cancel or book appointments through the app. Currently, the app is only linked to HSE websites

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Man using a smart phone while sitting on the toilet
Set a two TikTok toilet limit to reduce haemorrhoid risk, doctors advise
Study finds scrollers are more prone to piles than those who go to the lavatory without phones

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Illegal weight-loss drugs among 400,000 units impounded by HPRA in six months
Illegal weight-loss drugs among 400,000 units impounded by HPRA in six months
Health Products Regulatory Authority warns that black market drugs — many of which are promoted with false claims on social media — can damage people's health

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Review into children's spinal care at hospital still in first phase two years after it started
Review into children's spinal care at hospital still in first phase two years after it started
The review is a key report together with continuing probes into spinal and hip surgeries at Children’s Health Ireland hospitals

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

HEALTH Exercise Addiction 2
Stress and cost is preventing women from protecting heart health
Worries about the high cost of health checks identified as a key factor for women ignoring heart health

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Breast cancer study
HSE says ‘problem’ with viewing BreastCheck register will be fixed next week
The HSE said that these details are on the system despite the register 'not showing your correct details'

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Rare disease strategy launch
Care of patients with rare disease who live outside Dublin to be moved away from capital
It is among 12 recommendations in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030 which also includes the expansion of screening, diagnostic and genetic services

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

27/5/2010. Government to sell VHI
VHI becomes the latest health insurer to announce price hike
VHI will increase health insurance premiums by 3% from October 2025, following similar hikes by Laya and Irish Life

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

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