Department of Health urge seasonal flu vaccine uptake

Department of Health urge seasonal flu vaccine uptake

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, the Chief Nursing Officer, Rachel Kenna and the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Breda Smyth have encouraged everyone to get their ‘flu vaccine this winter season. Minister Donnelly, Ms Kenna and Prof Smyth were speaking...
Government approves Redesignation of 4 Hospices

Government approves Redesignation of 4 Hospices

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced the government’s approval for the redesignation of four hospice organisations from Section 39 service level agreements with the HSE to Section 38 agreements. The redesignation will provide a sustainable...
Menopause Awareness Campaign

Menopause Awareness Campaign

The Department of Health has launched a government awareness campaign for menopause. The campaign is a direct response to the demand from Irish women for greater knowledge and understanding of menopause as well as better access to accurate information and supports so...