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Use of Kaftrio for Younger Cystic Fibrosis Patients Confirmed
Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed that Kaftrio will be made available to suitable patients aged six years and older in Northern Ireland for
Health Minister welcomes honours for health and social care staff
Health Minister Robin Swann has congratulated health and social care staff who have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2022.
Health Minister condemns abuse of HSC and Fire and Rescue staff
Health Minister Robin Swann supports the call by Northern Ireland’s health bodies and the Fire and Rescue Service to push back against abuse and
Public Health measures effective in reducing spread of Covid-19
People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are less likely to pass it on to others. They are less likely to catch the virus in the first place
Consultation events on NI cancer strategy
The Department of Health is inviting the public to participate in upcoming virtual consultation events on a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern
Half a million second doses achieved
Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme has chalked up another landmark.
Minister announces nursing and midwifery training places
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced more than 1,300 nursing and midwifery pre-registration training places at Northern Ireland universities
Data published on Clusters and outbreaks by setting
The Department of Health has today published data on the main settings currently associated with clusters and outbreaks of COVID-19 in Northern
Minister Swann welcomes pre-consultation for suicide prevention and post-vention services
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the launch today of pre-consultation for suicide prevention and post-vention services.
Minister comments on vaccine progress
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the positive announcement by Pfizer and BioNTech on the preliminary analysis of a new coronavirus vaccine.
Minister Swann committed to full consultation on alcohol pricing
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced his commitment to a full consultation on Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol.
Chief Medical Officer warns threat from Covid remains despite alert level being lowered
Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has emphasised that the threat from COVID-19 remains very real in Northern Ireland and called on everyone to
Funding secured for 300 additional nursing and midwifery undergraduate places
Health Minister Robin Swann today confirmed that Executive funding is in place to secure an additional 300 nursing and midwifery undergraduate places
Positive response to HSC Workforce Appeal
A drive to boost Northern Ireland’s health and social care workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic is receiving a really positive response, Minister
Department meets with independent homecare sector representatives
Following discussions between key representatives of the independent homecare sector and senior departmental officials both sides have reiterated
Top doctors release new guidance on how to stay fit and healthy
The UK’s leading doctors are recommending that people take up dancing, bowls or even activities like tai chi to help stave off injury and illness in
Victims of domestic and sexual abuse urged to call 24 hour helpline
There is a way out of abusive relationships said the Interim Chief Executive of Nexus NI who is encouraging people who may be experiencing domestic
New initiatives continuing on suicide prevention
Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has made clear that suicide prevention remains a priority for the Department of Health, with new initiatives
Publication of Experts’ Report on Adult Care and Support
The Expert Advisory Panel Report, ‘Power to People: proposals to reboot adult care and support in NI’ was published today.
Date for the diary – O’Neill
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA has announced a series of public meetings on the proposed criteria to be used to reconfigure, change and improve