Fergal Bowers

Health Correspondent

Minister for Health and the EU Health Commissioner at today's meeting in Dublin Castle

EU health ministers discuss medicines, clinical trials

An informal meeting of EU health ministers in Dublin is discussing boosting manufacturing capacity for medicines and growing the number of clinical trials in Europe.

Health • 16 hrs

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said that the disruptions do not affect the immunocompromised, or more vulnerable people

Pharmacists restrict flu shot to over 65s due to shortage

Pharmacists say that due to a current shortage of flu vaccine supplies, they are restricting immunisation to those over 65.

Health • 28 Sep

What will this winter trolley season bring?

On any given day, there remain hundreds of patents waiting for admission to a hospital bed, placed on a trolley, chair, or other area of a hospital, writes Health Correspondent Fergal Bowers.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Sep

A person holds hands with an ill person with a blanket on their lap (Stock image)

Cancer patients losing average of €16,200 annual income

People affected by cancer lose an average of €16,200 in annual income as a result of their diagnosis, the Irish Cancer Society has said.

Health • 23 Sep

The HSE said the main public flu vaccination campaign is planned to launch on 8 October

HSE expects to receive full supply of flu vaccines

The HSE has said it expects to receive its full supply of flu vaccines for the forthcoming 2026-2027 national vaccination programme.

Health • 17 Sep

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HSE home care supports an Eircode lottery, say providers

The organisation representing independent providers of home care has said there is an Eircode lottery in access to HSE home care support waiting lists.

Health • 17 Sep

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Abortion wait rule may impact care for some, cttee told

Ireland's mandatory three-day wait rule in relation to termination of pregnancy may result in an inability for a small group of women to access abortion care, the Irish College of GPs (ICGP) has said.

Health • 16 Sep

Sophie Lanigan from Blanchardstown in Dublin

Teen who survived sepsis says relearning everyday tasks

A teenager who survived a life-threatening case of sepsis and had all four of her limbs removed said she had to relearn how to do basic everyday tasks throughout her recovery.

Dublin • 14 Sep

Five-year HSE strategy aims to reduce sepsis deaths

The HSE has launched a new five-year strategy to help earlier detection and treatment of sepsis.

Health • 14 Sep

Reuben and Nikita Fay with Dr James Ryan enjoying music therapy CHI

Music therapy supporting those receiving palliative care

Children's Health Ireland is looking to challenge the perception that palliative care is only about end of life care, with music therapy providing emotional, social and spiritual support to patients.

Health • 09 Sep