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Adult booster jab recommended as vaccine immunity weakens

Booster jabs are likely to be rolled out to more adult groups following evidence on diminising effectiveness of vaccinations against Covid-19 infections. A study in the Lancet today shows effectiveness against infection declined to 47pc six months ...

05 Oct 2021 at 13:20

Covid-19

Generic and biosimilar medicines set to free up €33.4 million in HSE resources for Donegal

Medicines for Ireland (MFI), the Irish pharmaceutical trade association and the supplier of the majority of medicines in Ireland, have launched ‘Reductions in the Cost of Medicines’, a report outlining how the Government can achieve a national ...

29 Sept 2020 at 20:45

National News

National: Medicines shortages continue to increase on previous record highs

The number of medicines currently out of stock in Ireland has risen again, latest figures show. Approximately 350 medicines are out of stock or in short supply in Ireland at the moment, according to latest figures from the Health Products ...

13 Sept 2023 at 11:59

Local News

‘Students with financial concerns most likely to be affected by Covid stress’

Third-level students in Ireland who had financial concerns, a pre-existing illness or higher levels of psychological distress reported higher levels of stress related to the Covid-19 pandemic, a study has found. The study, carried out by ...

28 Jul 2022 at 12:58

Local News

NATIONAL: Statement from the Health Products Regulatory Authority on Covid-19 vaccine Astrazeneca

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has today concluded a review of cases of unusual blood clots, combined with low blood platelets, which have occurred in people vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine Astrazeneca (Vaxzevria®). The Health ...

08 Apr 2021 at 13:15

Local News

National News: Minister for Health announces provision for delivery of Medicinal Cannabis Access Programme

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced provision for the delivery and funding of the Medicinal Cannabis Access Programme. “The Budget in October 2020 saw an extra €4 billion added to the Health Budget. This increase is ...

22 Jan 2021 at 09:30

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Barriers to blood donation among ethnic minorities in Ireland revealed in new report

The biggest barriers to blood donations in ethnic minority groups in Ireland include lack of information and a history of living in a malaria-endemic region, a report has found. Factors that motivated people among non-Caucasian ...

17 Jun 2022 at 13:23

Local News

NATIONAL: The European Medicines Agency publishes outcome of preliminary review of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published the outcome of a preliminary review of a signal of blood clots in people vaccinated with COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca including information for patients and healthcare ...

19 Mar 2021 at 11:22

Local News

BREAKING NEWS: Patients in Donegal to benefit from access to more of the latest treatment options

Patients in Donegal are set to benefit with the news that the go ahead has been given for access to more of the latest treatment options following the release of an estimated €30 million nationally aimed at clearing ...

08 Feb 2021 at 07:00

National News

Number of medicines currently unavailable in Ireland grows to almost 250

The number of medicines out of supply or on a shortage list in Ireland continues to grow with 247 medicines currently unavailable in the country, including 13 which are listed as 'critical medicines', according to ...

20 Feb 2023 at 11:53

Local News

Donegal minister told to “radically revise” new vet medicine regulations

The President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called on Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. to intervene and “radically revise” the ...

08 May 2021 at 17:00

National News

New study suggests any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase breast cancer risk

Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase the risk of breast cancer, new research suggests. The study indicates that use of progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives is associated with a higher risk of ...

22 Mar 2023 at 14:36

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