First case in Ireland of Zika virus confirmed
Details of location of individual diagnosed with illness so far unclear (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - February 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two confirmed cases of Zika virus in Ireland, say sources
A man and a woman presented with the virus after travel overseas (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - February 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two cases of Zika virus reported to HSE
Two fully recovered adults presented with disease following travel to Zika affected country (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - February 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hiqa to review method used to detect cervical cancer
Some 300 women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Ireland every year, of whom 90 die (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - February 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Varadkar promises publicly funded fertility treatment
Minister intends to introduce legislation in area of assisted human reproduction (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - February 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Britain gives go-ahead to genetically modify human embryos
Research study will look at the first seven days of a fertilised egg’s development (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - February 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Britain to allow ‘gene editing’ of human embryos
Research study will look at the first seven days of a fertilised egg’s development (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - February 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blood donors urged to visit GPs over anaemia fears
Irish Blood Transfusion Service says faulty equipment may have caused the condition (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - January 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
GPs criticise ‘nationalisation’ of family doctor services
NAGP conference hears calls to resist extension of free GP care to under-12s (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - January 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Parents back free under-six scheme but doctors doubtful
Increase in surgery visits has knock-on effects elsewhere, claim some GPs (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - January 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Khalafalla misconduct case flags wider issues in health service
How could a doctor who misread an X-ray move between jobs in the Irish health service? (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - January 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zika virus Q&A: what we know, what you need to know
Virus now ‘spreading explosively’ in Americas was discovered in Uganda in 1947 (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - January 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New flu vaccine campaign aims to ease hospital overcrowding
This year’s flu outbreak is yet to peak, with emergency department numbers up by 9% (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - January 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HSE boss promises detailed answers over abuse claims
Tony O’Brien apologises for leaving vulnerable adult in inappropriate foster home (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - January 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Low breastfeeding rate costs State €800m a year
Breastfeeding reduces infant deaths and protects against obesity, study claims (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - January 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
