The Irish Cancer Society provided almost 30,000 free lifts to and from cancer treatment in 2025, alongside thousands of counselling sessions, support line conversations, and nights of end-of-life nursing care, according to new figures released ahead of Daffodil Day.
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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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Nordic Pharma has announced the European launch of Lacrifill®, a CE-marked canalicular gel designed to enhance tear film preservation in patients with dry eye disease.
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New research has identified a rise in spinal cord damage among Irish teenagers linked to recreational nitrous oxide use, raising concerns about neurological harm.
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Roscommon University Hospital has announced the appointment of a new Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology, strengthening endoscopy and GI care services.
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