Hospital waiting times improve as long waits fall by 58% since 2021, latest figures show
Latest NTPF figures show hospital waiting times have improved, with a 58% reduction in patients waiting over 12 months since September 2021.
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Minister announces €3 million investment in mental health research across Ireland
Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced a €3 million investment in mental health research, including a new all-island collaborative research network.
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Irish Emergency Departments achieve Bronze status in RCEM GreenED sustainability programme
Four Irish emergency care sites have achieved Bronze status in the RCEM GreenED accreditation programme, highlighting progress in sustainable emergency medicine.
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Restrictive practices in Irish mental health centres fall to lowest level on record, report shows
The combined use of seclusion, physical restraint and mechanical restraint in Irish mental health centres has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to a new Mental Health Commission report covering activity in 2024.
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Second National Maternity Experience Survey reveals progress in maternity care but highlights gaps in communication and postnatal support
The second National Maternity Experience Survey reports strong levels of dignity, respect and trust in maternity services, alongside improvements since 2020. However, communication gaps, postnatal feeding support and GP follow-up remain key areas for improvement.
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HSE Mid West to Hold Free Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children Ahead of Christmas
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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Migraine Ireland Launches First Multidisciplinary Irish Headache Society
Migraine Ireland has announced the official launch of the Irish Headache Society, the first multidisciplinary headache society of its kind in Ireland, bringing together neurologists, GPs, pharmacists, nurses and allied healthcare professionals to improve headache and migraine care pathways nationwide.
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HIQA Publishes National Guidance on Good Communication and Plain Language in Health and Social Care
HIQA has released national guidance supporting the use of plain language in health and social care. Developed with key stakeholders including NALA, the guidance focuses on health literacy, digital communication and human-rights based care, aiming to improve safety, understanding and person-centred decision-making.
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First CAR T Therapy for Relapsed or Refractory Adult ALL Now Reimbursed in Ireland
Gilead Sciences and Kite have confirmed that Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel), the first CAR T therapy for relapsed or refractory adult B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, is now reimbursed in Ireland, offering a personalised treatment option supported by pivotal ZUMA-3 trial data.
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HIV Ireland Highlights 41 Percent Rise in HIV Cases Among Women and Calls for Action on Stigma This World AIDS Day
HIV Ireland has highlighted new data showing a 41 percent rise in first-time HIV diagnoses among women, warning that stigma is undermining prevention, testing and treatment. The organisation has called for an urgent HIV Action Plan as Ireland approaches its 2030 transmission goal.
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