Covid has 'inflamed' health inequalities – Social Justice Ireland 

Chief executive of Social Justice Ireland Dr Seán Healy: 'The legacy of the pandemic could continue to impact member states with weaker or more unequal health provision leading to increased health problems among those who have missed out on treatment as a result of the pandemic.' File picture: Eric Luke / The Irish Times

The Covid-19 pandemic has “inflamed” already existing health inequalities in EU member states, a new report has found.

Social Justice Ireland published a report on Tuesday that examines the pandemic’s impact on healthcare accessibility.