Worrying rise in the number of children on surgical waiting lists in Ireland
David Cullinane TD is calling on the Minister for Health for reduced hospital wait times for children There has been a rise in the number of children on surgical waiting lists in Ireland, according to new National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) data. According to the data, the number of children waiting for surgeries and other […]
2 years ago
Government launches MMR catch-up vaccination programme to combat measles outbreak
The MMR vaccine will be available for young adults, healthcare workers, and vulnerable populations such as refugees, asylum seekers, and the homeless community Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced funding for a comprehensive MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) catch-up vaccination programme. This initiative comes in response to a concerning uptick in measles cases across […]
2 years ago
Minister for Health announces free contraception expansion to include everyone aged 17-31
Free contraception will be available up to the age 31 Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has today announced the expansion of the free contraception scheme to include women aged 31. The free contraception scheme is open to women, girls and other people identifying as transgender or non-binary, who are residents in Ireland and for whom […]
2 years ago
‘Much welcomed milestone’ – Cabinet has approved legislation relating to surrogacy
Cabinet has today approved the legislation. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced that the Government has decided to approve text of the proposed Committee Stage Amendments (CSAs) to the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022. This will include new provisions concerning the regulation of international surrogacy agreements and the recognition of certain past surrogacy […]
2 years ago
Minister for Health announces free flu vaccine to be extended to children aged between 13 and 17
Children in Ireland aged 13 to 17 will be able to avail of a free flu vaccination from Monday, December 4th. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, confirmed the extension of the nasal spray ‘flu vaccine’ programme today. This means that all children aged 2 to 17 are now eligible for the flu vaccine as part […]
2 years ago
HSE urges people to apply for the GP visit card online
This is the quickest and easiest way to apply for a GP visit card. The HSE is advising anyone who is eligible for a GP visit card to apply online. This comes following an announcement by the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly. When applying, you should have your PPSN number, income, expense details, marital status, […]
2 years ago