'Nobody to be left behind’ in plan to reduce health inequalities, vows Taoiseach

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan, at today's publication of the Healthy Ireland Strategic action Plan 2021-2025. The plan aims to empower and enable everyone to enjoy physical and mental health and wellbeing to their full potential. Photo: Keith Arkins Media

An updated public health strategy will focus on reducing health inequalities among marginalised groups and those living in disadvantaged communities over the next five years with “no one left behind”, the Taoiseach has said.

Launched on Tuesday, the new Healthy Ireland Strategy will build on the foundations laid over the last seven years under the 2013 Healthy Ireland Framework.