Department of Health - Ireland

The Chief Dental Officer, Dr Dympna Kavanagh has joined the President of FDI World Dental Federation, Dr Greg Chadwick on the "Voices of the Health Revolution" podcast to discuss oral health and noncommunicable diseases. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/ePVvKzXf

Safe Access Zones are now in effect, to ensure people can access termination of pregnancy services without fear of influence or intimidation. For more information see https://lnkd.in/egk64ZXP

The Minister for Health has announced a call for expressions of interest for membership of the Cancer Patient Advisory Committee. To find out more, or to apply visit gov.ie/cpac

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Ireland and the leading cause of acquired neurological disability in adults in Ireland, affecting more than 6,000 people every year. https://lnkd.in/etEhAjui?

The Committee’s fourth Annual Report details the activities and significant progress achieved in 2023 and some priorities for 2024 https://lnkd.in/ebecvgcW

Newborn babies are the most vulnerable to infection from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common virus that typically circulates every winter. Vaccines offer protection. See https://lnkd.in/eQt9aMXY

Tá an Comhairliúchán Poiblí don Choimisiún um Chúram do Dhaoine Scothaosta oscailte d'iarratais go dtí 5pm Dé hAoine an 8 Samhain. Glac páirt sa chomhrá! Tuilleadh eolais ag https://lnkd.in/e7WnYvZD

The Minister for Health today announced his intention to progress the development of a new model of bi-lateral workforce development and migration for nursing and midwifery https://lnkd.in/eJ5rFBPA

Top-up your immunity with the COVID-19 and flu vaccines to make sure you're protected in the months ahead. It is safe to get both vaccines at the same time. They are available from participating GPs and pharmacists. See https://bit.ly/4847n0X #COVIDVaccine | #FluVaccine

Tá roinnt tionscnamh ar bun chun a chinntiú go mbeidh rochtain níos tapúla ag leanaí ar chúram, lena n-áirítear socruithe le hospidéil thar lear, obráidí a mhéadú ag ospidéil in Éirinn agus earcú sainfhoirne. https://lnkd.in/ei-PPSvZ?