Tag: HSE
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New HIV Prevention Jab Set to Transform PrEP in England and Wales
Overview: A New Chapter in HIV Prevention A long-awaited option for preventing HIV infection is moving closer to routine use in England and Wales. Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), a long-acting injectable that is administered every two months, is poised to become the first injectable form of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) approved by the National Institute for Health and…
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Third of New Cancer Drugs Improve Survival Rates: Ireland’s Pharmacoeconomics Debate
Overview: A Third of New Cancer Drugs Improve Survival Recent discussions at a conference on medicines in Ireland highlighted a striking paradox: while new cancer drugs hold promise, only about a third demonstrably extend overall survival for patients. The head of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics warned that many cancer therapies—even those approved—do not translate…
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Third of New Cancer Drugs Improve Survival Rates
Summary: A balance between benefit and cost Recent insights from Ireland’s National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics highlight a cautious reality in cancer care. While many new medicines promise advances in treatment, only about one in three new cancer drugs demonstrate an improvement in overall survival. This finding comes as the centre assesses value for money to…
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Age Strong, Live Long: Healthy Ageing Event Celebrates Community Wellbeing in Mayo
Celebrating International Day of Older Persons with Community Momentum In a vibrant mark of International Day of Older Persons 2025, more than 200 members of the public gathered at the Breaffy GAA Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 1, for the ‘Age Strong, Live Long’ event. This engaging celebration of healthy ageing and community wellbeing brought together…
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Five overdoses at Cork Prison in 14 months; 269 drug seizures since 2020
Overview: Overdoses and drug seizures at Cork Prison New figures released by the Department of Justice reveal a troubling pattern at Cork Prison: five overdoses have occurred since August 2024, and the facility has recorded 269 drug seizures since 2020. The statistics, compiled from data provided by the Irish Prison Service (IPS), underscore ongoing concerns…
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HSE apologises over death of girl with Strep A infection
HSE apologises to family of five-year-old Kate Colum and signals reform The Health Service Executive (HSE) has formally apologised to the family of Kate Colum, a five-year-old girl from Strokestown, Co Roscommon, who died following a severe Strep A infection at Sligo University Hospital (SUH). The inquest outcome, delivered after more than two years of…
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HSE apologises to family of girl who died from Strep A infection in Sligo hospital case
Background: a tragic death and an inquest The Health Service Executive (HSE) has publicly apologised to the family of Kate Colum, a five-year-old girl from Strokestown, Co Roscommon, who died following a severe Strep A infection linked to organ dysfunction and septic shock. The inquest at an Dublin court concluded that medical misadventure was a…
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Limerick Pharmacist Heads Off Winter Flu Season with Public Advisory
Locally Ready for Flu Season: A pharmacist’s call to action As the final months of the year unfold, health experts warn that flu activity could surge, mirroring trends seen in Australia this year. In Limerick, a prominent community voice is urging residents to prepare now. Denis O’Driscoll, Chief Pharmacist at McCabe’s Pharmacy, appeared on Live95’s…
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Limerick Pharmacist Warns of Potentially Severe Flu Season and Vaccination Tips
Winter Outlook in Limerick: Why this flu season matters As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cooler, health experts are watching trends from the southern hemisphere that suggest a challenging winter ahead for Ireland. A local pharmacist in Limerick is urging residents to take flu season seriously, stay informed, and consider vaccination as…
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Dementia Awareness Evening to Boost Inclusion in Carrick-on-Shannon
What is happening A local working group of community members and agency representatives is partnering with the HSE and Breffni Family Resource Centre to host a dementia awareness evening in Carrick-on-Shannon. The event, designed to help the town become more inclusive for people living with dementia and their families, will take place on October 1,…