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A macrophage engulfs bacteria as part of the immune system’s response to infection. Photograph: Getty Images
No evidence HSE has superbug under control, scientist warns
  • Health
  • August 24, 2019, 06:00

A scientist overseeing the Health Service Executive’s fight against a dangerous superbug warned last year there was no evidence it had any greater con(...)

The HSE is seeking nearly €8m in additional funding to allow it to recruit about 80 key personnel such as microbiologists and laboratory staff to deal with the threat. File image: iStock
State facing more ‘avoidable deaths’ unless superbugs dealt with

New superbugs are leading to avoidable deaths in hospitals across the State and could undermine the sustainability of the entire healthcare system if(...)