Conor Browne: ‘Super-flu’ mutation will further stress NI healthcare system, says biorisk expert
Conor Browne said an untimely mutation of the virus was behind the surge in cases The latest data…
Government issues statement on severity of new Covid variant as winter viruses surge in UK
The ‘Stratus’ variant was behind a recent spike in Covid cases 15:28, 10 Dec 2025Updated 15:28, 10 Dec…
Government issues ‘out of stock’ alert in update on ADHD medication shortage
The shortage has been caused by manufacturing issues and increased global demandSome patients have been forced to switch…
Abortion figures in Northern Ireland rise slightly in new annual statistics
The latest abortion statistics have been released. There has been a small rise in the number of abortions…
MLA hits out at ‘unsustainable’ increase in use of agency staff in Civil Service
“This over-reliance on agency staff will come at significant cost to the Executive’s budget at a time when…
Government issues statement on weight loss jab Mounjaro after ‘NHS eligibility’ concerns
The NHS is rolling out Mounjaro with a focus on those with the “highest clinical need”More than a…
Details as ‘game-changing’ HIV prevention jab approved for use in Northern Ireland
It was announced last month that the injection was approved for England and Wales and campaigners had called…
Royal Victoria Hospital: NI health trust pauses staff parking applications after ‘significant risks’ identified
Health chief cites ‘genuine concerns’ in memo to workers Motorists queue up for a parking space at the…
Minister announces pay rise and back pay for health service staff in Northern Ireland
Health workers had been warning of strike action if a recommended pay rise was not met 15:36, 06…
Belfast: NI’s largest health trust left without planned maintenance on life support system for three months
A contractor awarded the work was unable to begin on time The contracts were initially tendered for work…