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Orwell Healthcare has announced 200 new jobs and the upcoming reopening of its €30 million renovated care facility in Dublin. The expanded 138-bed residence will open early next year, significantly increasing care capacity at a time of rising national demand.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease has announced a major clean-energy milestone, committing to 100 percent biomethane for its Dublin and Athlone sites through a 15-year partnership with Carbon AMS, marking the first large-scale biomethane adoption by a pharmaceutical company in Ireland.
The Irish Medication Safety Network will host its annual conference on 21 November 2025 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, celebrating 18 years of national leadership in medication safety and showcasing key clinical guidelines, innovation projects and hospital pharmacy quality improvement initiatives.
The Minister for Health has announced a set of Government-approved recommendations designed to expand clinical trials in Ireland, enhance patient access and strengthen national research infrastructure. Plans include a Clinical Trials Advisory Council in early 2026 and a National Clinical Trials Body by Autumn 2027.
The Irish Cancer Society, in partnership with the HSA, CIF and CWHT, is raising awareness of occupational lung cancer risks during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, urging workers to reduce exposure to hazardous dust and chemicals linked to severe respiratory disease and cancer.
Meril Life Sciences has shared one-year outcomes from the pivotal LANDMARK RCT at PCR London Valves 2025, confirming comparable efficacy and superior extended clinical outcomes for the Myval THV series alongside the lowest regurgitation rates among leading transcatheter valves.
Limerick Cancer Trials at University Hospital Limerick has been awarded a global Movember grant to develop an evidence-based care pathway for older men with prostate cancer in rural areas, addressing unmet needs and improving equity in cancer care.
Blackrock Health has officially opened the Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre — Ireland’s most comprehensive private, consultant-led centre dedicated to women’s health. Located at 2–5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2, the facility brings together a team of 28 consultants and 30 multidisciplinary staff across specialties including gynaecology, cardiology, endocrinology, urogynaecology, dermatology, pain medicine, psychology, and rheumatology.
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has announced the launch of Humanarium, Ireland’s first dedicated health and well-being exhibition space. Supported by Blackrock Health, AIB, Lanas, and HSE Healthy Ireland, Humanarium will open at RCSI’s new building at 118 St Stephen’s Green in early 2026.
Leaders from the Limerick Health Equity Oversight Group met with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig in Dublin to progress Ireland’s first Health Equity Region. The meeting, part of a long-term collaboration between HSE Mid West and Limerick City and County Council, explored Manchester’s Marmot Place model for tackling health inequalities and shared lessons on community-centred health improvement.
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