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 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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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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HIQA has published new guidelines governing the use of radiological procedures for early disease detection in people with no symptoms, emphasising justified use, informed decision-making and the need to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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