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<p>One adoptee, now a mum herself, says: 'When my daughter was born in 1998 she had a simple medical issue. But I was unaware I had the same one and I was hospitalised and treated for that.' Stock picture</p>

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Birth information: ‘Tusla knows I met my birth mother — and I still have not got my files’

Adoptees speak of frustration and delays getting their own information under the Birth Information and Tracing Act

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Nursing home residents relocated in NI following Covid-19 outbreak concerns

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Scientists develop faster way to diagnose meningitis

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All-island plan for heart surgery

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All-Ireland plan for children's heart surgery

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Fatal bug found in hospital taps

Investigation launched as third baby dies at Belfast hospital

A third baby has died after an outbreak of a deadly infection at the Royal Hospital in Belfast, hospital staff said today.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012

Machine offers hope of one-hour detection of meningitis

A LIFESAVING piece of equipment resembling a small printer could revolutionise the speed at which meningitis is diagnosed – a process which is expensive and dangerously lengthy.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2010

Treatment concerns raised over NI surgeon

A top orthopaedic surgeon could face disciplinary action over claims that blood cells taken from fracture patients in the North were used for research without proper procedures being in place, it was revealed today.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2008