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Water, electricity, food scarce and field hospital will run out of supplies within two weeks, Red Cross says

Risk worsened by damage to about half of healthcare facilities in affected areas

Staff and students have been warned to be vigilant about symptoms following possible exposure last week

One in five people aged 10-19 meet the criterion for a mental health disorder. It is critical we make sure we have systems in place to provide them with the care they need

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Majority of those infected were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccine status, say WHO and Unicef

Prevalence of AMR bacteria in swans likely ‘linked to human-associated pollution of shared water habitat’ says researcher

While most children in the State continue to receive vaccines, there has been significant slip in uptake since 2020. This has consequences for us all, warn medical experts

Water fluoridation was introduced in the mid-20th century and is now a cornerstone of public-health policy in many countries, including Ireland

Governments, pharmaceutical companies and international organisations must co-ordinate a response before it’s too late

Q&A: Irish health officials have been preparing for a potential rise of cases in the State since August

From exercise parties to walking wherever you can, it is possible to stay healthy without signing up for a gym

Leprosy affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract and eyes

From withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, Trump was quick to sign several orders on his first day back in office

What happened to the need to end commuting and presenteeism? Or to our gratitude for healthcare workers or our resolution to change how we care for older people?

Official statistics show the number of cases involving the most common infections started to reduce last year

There is an uncanny silence around Long Covid, no recognised recovery pathway, and a lack of meaningful medical support. But there is hope: many people are recovering and research progress is being made

HRW says dehydration and malnutrition ‘undermine people’s abilities to heal from wounds and disease, leading to infections, illnesses and deaths’

Areas of high nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter included Cork Street, O’Connell Street and the Quays

Dr Mike Ryan says a new approach is required to engage with people on the benefits of medical treatment

There has been a rise in cases of influenza and high levels are expected between Christmas and the New Year, interim Chief Medical Officer Prof Mary Horgan has warned

Lisa Walsh was eventually diagnosed with stage four endometriosis, and now requires the removal of her right diaphragm

Breathing in air in India’s capital city and surrounding area said to equate to smoking two packs of non-filtered cigarettes each day

About 1.2 million people have been forced to go an Israel-designated ‘safe zone’ that has no shelters, sewage or water. The IDF has bombed it six times

Burning of solid fuels and persistent transport emissions are country’s worst air pollutants

Addressing the unfair conditions faced by people with disabilities requires innovative approaches that not only tackle immediate needs but also drive systemic change

Polio vaccination coverage for children reaches 90%, says head of UN Palestinian refugee agency amid ongoing war

Palestinian prime minister meets foreign ministers of Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and EU in Spain to discuss steps towards implementing two-state solution

Understanding immune response in animals pivotal to developing breeding techniques and more to prevent disease before animals sicken

Death toll in Palestinian enclave passes 40,600 with at least 34 killed in most recently Israeli bombardment

New research shows high rates of unprotected sex among adolescents across EU which has ‘significant implications for health and safety’

World Health Organisation deems 100 GPs for 100,000 people adequate but this level is only met in Galway and Waterford, the Irish College of GPs finds

Africa could start mpox vaccinations within days, health agency says

Former Irish Army member was renowned for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to find solutions to complex problems

WHO upgraded the disease to ‘public health emergency of international concern’ this week

Many countries in Africa are experiencing surge in cases as virus crosses borders

Person infected while staying in part of Africa where there was a large outbreak of the disease

Variant of virus causing concern in Africa, and now detected in Sweden, different to strain seen in State in 2022

Aidan O’Leary, a former Army captain, worked with UN and was director of polio eradication programme with WHO

Decision comes after fresh outbreak of virus in DRC, with more than 500 deaths linked to illness in Africa this year