Call to fast-track CF unit after swine flu death

THE HSE must fast-track the development of a specialist cystic fibrosis (CF) unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH) to care for patients in Munster with the disease.

The call came yesterday from Southern Regional Health Forum member Cllr John Buttimer following the tragic death of the first Irish victim of swine flu.

Darina Calpin, who also had cystic fibrosis, is understood to have contracted the flu within the local community.