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No monkeypox cases in Ireland or NI despite dozens across UK and Europe

A multidisciplinary incident management team has been established in Northern Ireland to prepare for any risk to the population from monkeypox. The Public Health Agency said there are currently no confirmed cases of the virus in the region, but ...

23 May 2022 at 17:26

Arts & Entertainment

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ photography competition

The countdown is on for entries into the ‘How We Age’ all-island photography competition, launched by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) in April. There are still six weeks left to submit entries into this competition, which hopes to change ...

19 May 2022 at 12:47

National News

Mystery form of hepatitis infects 16 children in Northern Ireland

Health officials are working to establish the cause of a mystery form of hepatitis which has infected 16 young children in Northern Ireland. More than 160 children across the UK have contracted the illness, referred to as non A-E hepatitis ...

27 May 2022 at 10:59

New Covid-19 Advisory Group announced to replace Nphet

National News

New Covid-19 Advisory Group to replace Nphet

The Minister for Health has unveiled a new Covid-19 Advisory Group that will replace the expert team which has advised the Government throughout the pandemic. Stephen Donnelly said the Covid-19 Advisory Group will take over the National ...

09 Apr 2022 at 09:57

National News

'Today is a good day' - Taoiseach gets emotional as he announces end to Covid-19 restrictions

Taoiseach Micheal Martin became somewhat emotional on Friday evening as he announced the lifting of almost all Covid-19 restrictions. Cabinet had earlier signed off on plans to lift all regulations – except for mask-wearing, ...

22 Jan 2022 at 14:15

National News

Timings and legalities need to be worked out before Covid restrictions ease - Varadkar

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has played down the prospect of an immediate reopening of society ahead of a Cabinet meeting to discuss lifting almost all Covid-19 restrictions. Nphet has advised the Government that most pandemic ...

21 Jan 2022 at 15:38

National News

'We'll take it step by step' - Taoiseach to give clarity on easing of Covid rules this week

The Taoiseach has said the country can be “optimistic” about the future, amid growing expectation that coronavirus restrictions may soon be lifted. Micheál Martin told reporters today (January 19) that the Government ...

19 Jan 2022 at 13:18

Donegal Life

"An average child born into the community will average a shorter life" - Minister Feighan

The Minister for Public Health, Frank Feighan, told those gathered at the launch of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Initiative in Gaoth Dobhair this afternoon that an average child born into the community will ...

25 Nov 2022 at 14:36

Local News

Public Health Measures Update - Sunday, August 22, 2021

No Covid-19 update has been released for Sunday, August 17, 2021. See here for the details of public health measures in place as of today. See here for the latest information regarding vaccinations.

22 Aug 2021 at 20:15

Local News

Six new Public Health Areas established paving way for Sláintecare Regional Health Areas

Donegal has become part of six new Public Health Areas that have been established paving the way for the Sláintecare Regional Health Areas. They came into effect on May 1. This also marks the appointment of five ...

03 May 2022 at 13:00

National News

First monkeypox case recorded in Northern Ireland

The first case of monkeypox have now been identified in Northern Ireland, and also one in Wales. Health officials in Wales confirmed their first case on Thursday, while the PA news agency understands a case has ...

26 May 2022 at 12:57

National News

National: 'Unprecedented' levels of chlamydia and gonorrhoea sparks public health appeal

PUBLIC health specialists have expressed concern over an 'unprecedented' rise in case of chlamydia and gonorrhoea across the Mid-West region. An appeal has been issued to people in Limerick, Clare and North ...

25 Sept 2023 at 13:13

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