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
Staff and visitors may be required to wear masks due to high rates of flu and Covid-19 circulating
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
Dr Colm Henry acknowledged that vaccination rates are not as high as they were during the pandemic
HSE warns that remaining in hospital after treatment is not ‘a choice to be exercised’
HSE planning on new Covid vaccination booster in the autumn for older people and those who are vulnerable
Health service should be ‘ashamed’ of conditions some patients experience, chief clinical officer tells conference
In 93 per cent of cases, gender transition improved the overall wellbeing of transgender people, a Cornell University study finds
Charlie Flanagan says internal HSE review of youth service ‘wholly inadequate’ and independent investigation is required
Hospitals told to allow specialist teams outside ED review patients suffering delays
HSE expects ongoing strain on healthcare system despite sharp decline in infections
Average of 95 beds per day unavailable for use or closed over the first nine days of 2023
Move aims at discharge of patients at weekends at same rate as during week with goal of freeing up beds
Nurses union warns over ‘intolerable overcrowding’ in hospitals heading into January
Move comes amid steep rise in coronavirus, flu and other respiratory illnesses while Niac approves vaccines for children under five
Overcrowding in adult and children’s hospitals being driven by surge in respiratory viruses
GPs called on to work extra hours during ‘exceptional period’ facing health service
No additional beds are planned by HSE as part of this year’s winter plan
Australia saw a surge in flu cases during its winter but no rise in fatalities, says HSE’s Colm Henry
HSE’s Dr Colm Henry expresses concern and attributes rise to new subvariants of the virus
Three in 20 people remain at risk from serious illness if they contract Covid-19
Paxlovid has been available in the State for more than a month
Cases are in addition to the six confirmed last week when it was disclosed one child had died and another required a liver transplant
Long waiting lists the result of ‘legacy issues’ and will not be solved within one year
Review ordered after South Kerry revelations when report revealed ‘risky’ treatment
PCR-confirmed cases fall by 40%; Limerick hospital sets record for overcrowding
Only inpatients will have access to Paxlovid; sotrovimab deemed ineffective against BA.2
New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed
Targets set likely to be endangered as elective care cancelled, says Dr Colm Henry
Virus has become a particularly troublesome headache for the healthcare system
Health system under ‘severe pressure’ due to surge in cases, says HSE chief clinical officer
Medical laboratory scientists announce intention to take action over unfilled posts
Rise in infections having a ‘very disruptive effect’ on healthcare services, Colm Henry says
Infectious Diseases Society says many sites lack resources to deliver service as envisaged
HSE advises nursing home staff to wear respirator masks when caring for residents
We will only find out in coming days how many patients need highest level of care
Outcomes worse among cases with Covid-19, Irish Hip Fracture Database report finds
HSE chief clinical officer Colm Henry says Mater Hospital is already in ‘severe trouble’
Everyone should consider themselves potentially infectious, says Holohan
HSE chief says health staff anxious and fearful about period of uncertainty ahead
Taoiseach says he is ‘very worried’ about the ‘sheer scale’ of the spread
Major sporting events threatened due to concern over looming Omicron wave
HSE chief says health service is at ‘extremely high risk’ heading into a ‘wave of Omicron’
Niac recommended extending eligibility to adults between 50 and 64
HSE ‘working around the clock’ to put vaccine plan in place for 5-11 year age group
Ministers and officials to consider reduced capacity for pubs and restaurants
HSE says falling case numbers among older people due to boosters a ‘cause for hope’
Almost 200,000 Covid tests carried out in past week amid surge in demand for service
Less than 100 beds free across the country as O’Connor warns of ‘very, very grim situation’
Paul Reid says there ‘comes a point’ where no extra testing, vaccination or beds will help ‘turn tide’ of infection
National Immunisation Advisory Committee to discuss booster vaccines for health staff
HSE sends free antigen tests to vaccinated close contacts with no symptoms
Prof Philip Nolan says balance between high levels of vaccination and transmission risk going in ‘wrong direction’
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