Biological treatment service for rabies ceases, leading to fears for people exposed to virus
HSE now looking for replacement for service responsible for assessment of patients and delivery of ‘critical’ biologics
Colm Henry
What are the new rules around organ donation in Ireland and what if I want to opt out?
Changes introduced via the Human Tissue Act 2024 shifts the presumption about a person’s organ donation wishes
Surge in flu cases as almost 4,000 fall ill in first week of the year
Latest figures from HPSC show largest recorded number of cases of virus for at least seven years
Flu hospitalisations expected to double in coming 10 days
There could be up to 900 flu cases in hospitals countrywide by end of year, HSE chief clinical director warns, with cases expected to peak in early January
Flu cases: Three people have died and over 400 hospitalised this winter season
The number of notified influenza cases increased by 91 per cent in the past week from 277 to 528 cases for the week ending December 8th
What now for transgender healthcare in Ireland after publication of the Cass review?
The landmark report by UK paediatrician Hilary Cass into transgender treatment for young people is published as the HSE plans a new Irish clinical programme for gender healthcare
Masks may be required by staff and visitors in hospitals under new HSE guidance
Staff and visitors may be required to wear masks due to high rates of flu and Covid-19 circulating
Covid and flu surge sees over 800 people attend EDs as HSE warns of impact on ‘whole system’
HSE’s chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry urges those not yet vaccinated for flu and Covid to take up the offer if eligible as numbers attending emergency departments increase
HSE chief repeats call for people to avail of flu vaccine
Dr Colm Henry acknowledged that vaccination rates are not as high as they were during the pandemic
New HSE rules aim to speed up discharge of well patients
HSE warns that remaining in hospital after treatment is not ‘a choice to be exercised’
Increase in community transmission of Covid but no change in public health advice
HSE planning on new Covid vaccination booster in the autumn for older people and those who are vulnerable
HSE chief: Reforms in health service too often take ‘awful long time’
Health service should be ‘ashamed’ of conditions some patients experience, chief clinical officer tells conference
At the centre of the heated debates about transgender issues are people who just want to live their lives
In 93 per cent of cases, gender transition improved the overall wellbeing of transgender people, a Cornell University study finds
Former minister for justice repeats call for investigation into gender service
Charlie Flanagan says internal HSE review of youth service ‘wholly inadequate’ and independent investigation is required
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