Healthcare professionals from across Ireland will gather at Croke Park on 21 May 2026 for DICE 2026, the Diabetes Ireland Conference and Exhibition. The event will feature international experts, national clinical leaders, and specialist streams covering adult, paediatric, and pregnancy-related diabetes care.
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The Government has finalised new framework agreements with Medicines for Ireland and the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association to improve access to medicines and strengthen supply security.
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HPV Network Ireland has launched on International HPV Awareness Day, bringing together health and advocacy organisations to strengthen awareness of HPV and the cancers it can cause.
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Penthrox (methoxyflurane) is now licensed for use in children aged six and over in Ireland, expanding emergency trauma pain relief options in hospital and pre-hospital settings.
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The Irish Medicines Verification Organisation has appointed former HSE CEO Paul Reid as Independent Chair of its Board.
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Researchers from across Ireland were honoured at the Irish Cancer Society Research Awards 2026, recognising advances in radiotherapy innovation and men’s cancer survivorship care.
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RCSI has launched Ireland’s first National Robotic Surgery Curriculum, supported by a €2.3m investment and designed to standardise robotic surgical training nationwide.
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HSE Mid West is running four free walk-in nasal flu vaccine clinics for children aged 2–17 in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary as flu cases rise sharply across the region.
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Drinkaware has launched a new podcast episode featuring GP and menopause specialist Dr Marie Finn and midlife coach Alana Kirk, in a discussion centred on hormonal change, midlife health, and reassessing alcohol habits as part of women’s wellbeing.
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Solace Café has opened in Limerick City as a free, confidential, out-of-hours support service run by HSE Mid West and Limerick Mental Health Association. Adults can book one-hour sessions with trained support workers for peer, psychosocial and recovery support.
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