NNorthern Ireland Read More Northern Ireland Audit Office says public sector IT project delays costing millions4 July 2025 “It represents very poor value for money and a missed opportunity to have more modern and efficient systems…
NNorthern Ireland Read More Ambulance delays now biggest risk to public health in Northern Ireland, warns coroner Anne-Louise Toal3 July 2025 Ambulance delays now biggest risk to public health in NI, warns coroner A coroner ruled ambulance delays were…
HHealthcare Read More ‘Nothing short of an insult’: Campaign group calls on Health Minister to intervene in SWAH surgery row1 July 2025 The Western Trust are to this week discuss permanently removing the service South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in…
GGenetics Read More Why are Irish genetic tests still being sent to laboratories abroad? – The Irish Times30 June 2025 For a country that prides itself on its biotech credentials and innovation economy, Ireland’s approach to genetic testing…
HHealthcare Read More Belfast Maternity Hospital: Fears contractor would ‘walk away’ from £671m Children’s Hospital amid ‘legal issues’ over Maternity Hospital, internal documents reveal27 June 2025 The new regional children’s hospital project has faced protracted delays Health officials were concerned a contractor behind Belfast’s…
HHealthcare Read More Belfast Maternity Hospital: Fears contractor would ‘walk away’ from £671m Children’s Hospital amid ‘legal issues’ over Maternity Hospital, internal documents reveal27 June 2025 The new regional children’s hospital project has faced protracted delays Health officials were concerned a contractor behind Belfast’s…
MMedication Read More Campaigners seek to meet Minister as inquiry into drug that causes birth defects yet to begin7 June 2025 We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us…
NNorthern Ireland Read More Minister’s approach to GPs ‘pushing medics into the private sector’5 June 2025 It follows the recent decision by the Mike Nesbitt to impose a financial settlement that had been overwhelmingly…
HHealth Read More Health: Presence of rapidly-spreading new Covid variant confirmed in NI2 June 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned the new strain, named NB.1.8.1, currently accounts for just over 10%…
NNorthern Ireland Read More First obesity management service announced for Northern Ireland21 May 2025 Due to start in early 2026, it will be the first dedicated service of its kind in the…