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    • Raw Disease Prevalence in Northern Ireland - 2025/26

      The Department of Health today published information on Raw Disease Prevalence in Northern Ireland for 2025/26, which...

      Published 19 May 2026
    • First regional dementia awareness training announced

      A dementia awareness elearning programme is now available for all Health & Social Care staff across Northern Ireland.

      Published 18 May 2026
    • Minister Nesbitt publishes report on Cervical Screening Programme

      The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published a summary report on issues related to the Northern Ireland Cervical...

      Published 14 May 2026
    • Publication of The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers Syndrome) in School Age Children in Northern Ireland. Annual report 2026

      The Department of Health has today published The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers Syndrome) in School age...

      Published 14 May 2026
    • Chief Nursing Officer message on International Nurses Day 2026

      I am pleased to wish all nurses and nursing support workers in Northern Ireland, and across the UK, a happy...

      Published 12 May 2026
    • Health Minister: Musgrave Park ‘Mega Clinic’ life changing for long-waiting patients

      Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed a ‘Mega Clinic’ at Musgrave Park Hospital, focused on adult patients awaiting...

      Published 9 May 2026
    • Appointments to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

      The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has announced the appointment of three Non-Executive Members to the Northern Ireland...

      Published 8 May 2026
    • Hospital Parking Charges Bill passes into law after securing Royal Assent

      The Hospital Parking Charges Bill has passed into law, the Health Minister has announced.

      Published 8 May 2026
    • Operation Pangea - Thousands of illicit drugs seized

      A major operation to seize illicit medicines has prevented harm and potentially saved lives, says Justice Minister Naomi...

      Published 8 May 2026
    • Publication of Patient Education / Self Management Programmes for People with Long Term Conditions 2024/25

      The Department of Health has today published Patient Education / Self Management Programmes for People with Long Term...

      Published 6 May 2026
    • Minister announces changes to areas of childcare regulation

      Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has approved changes to some key areas of childcare regulation following a public...

      Published 5 May 2026
    • Minister Nesbitt highlights critical role of primary care elective services

      Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has commended the vital role of primary care elective services in reducing waiting lists...

      Published 1 May 2026
    • Minister Nesbitt launches ‘This is our Health’ engagement programme

      Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched a new large scale and innovative engagement programme designed to establish...

      Published 29 April 2026
    • Minister Nesbitt welcomes ‘landmark’ Tobacco and Vapes Act

      The Health Minister has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that the Tobacco and Vapes Act has now passed into law...

      Published 29 April 2026
    • Health Minister commends work of Support While Waiting grant recipients

      Minister Nesbitt has announced 20 voluntary and community sector organisations across Northern Ireland will receive a...

      Published 28 April 2026
    • Appointments to the Public Health Agency

      The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has announced the appointment of three Non-Executive (Lay) Directors to the Public...

      Published 23 April 2026
    • Minister marks NI’s first Kinship Care Celebration Week

      Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has paid tribute to the compassion and commitment of kinship foster carers at an event...

      Published 23 April 2026
    • Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics (January – March 2026)

      The Department of Health (DoH) today published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED)...

      Published 23 April 2026
    • Health Minister commends role of Knitted Knockers in breast cancer support

      Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the essential role of the voluntary and community sector during a recent...

      Published 21 April 2026
    • Appointments to the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland

      The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has announced the appointment of a Member to the Safeguarding Board for Northern...

      Published 21 April 2026

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