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Portlaoises Medical Mile Reporter: Prof Henry OConnell Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Clinical Professor (UL), and Triogue Community Mental Health Centre, Portlaoise 10 Apr 2021 );  ); Portlaoise is the county town of Laois and, with a current population of 22,000, one of the fastest growing towns in Ireland. Centrally located in the Irish midlands and within commuting distance of Dublin, Waterford and Limerick, Portlaoise has in recent years become increasingly cosmopolitan, with a ...

Vaccine advice issued for those with chronic illnesses Spread the love Residents with known allergies to vaccines – or a chronic illness – are being advised to reveal that information to health care professionals before getting a Covid jab. Head of the Paediatric Unit at the hospital, Dr Shivon Belle-Jarvis, issued the advice while reassuring the public that shots are likely to be safe as long as the person’s condition is not severe. “For persons who have severe allergies, then we know ...

Directorate of Public Health Services Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, The Gambia Paediatric palliative care services in low income countries compete for resources with many other priorities both in paediatric health services, and within the whole health system. Their provision is desirable and the development of a sustainable service that would include advocacy, training health and community care workers, policy development and mentorship, requires a substantial budget which at present t...

705 Three COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded in two municipalities in the Upper East Region this year. Two of the deaths were captured in the regions COVID-19 Situational Report of January 14, 2021 while the other death occurred last Friday, January 15, 2021 and is expected to be captured in the next report this week. The report indicated that two of the deaths - a 63-year-old woman and a 55-year -old man -  were recorded in the Bolgatanga and Kassena Nankana Municipalities, while the ...

COVID-19: Nurse Dies In Bolgatanga

COVID-19 kills nurse in Bolgatanga LISTEN JAN 16, 2021 A Nurse at the War Memorial Hospital in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region has reportedly died of COVID-19 at the Regional treatment centre in Bolgatanga. The Kassena-Nankana Municipal Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Mr Habib Mahama who confirmed the death of the nurse to the Ghana News Agency, said he died on Friday, January 15. He said the deceased worked at the Paediat...

QEH’S paediatric patients and siblings treated Article by January 14, 2021 Patients in the Paediatric Ward of the QEH had at least two reasons to smile over the Christmas holiday. First, they were treated to an unexpected gift of toys from New York. Additionally, toys were also donated to their siblings. Furthermore, three teen patients, with severe forms of cancer, two boys and a girl, had their special wishes met. All of this came out of quick and solid response by Barba...

A TODDLER who spent last Christmas in hospital for cancer treatment has been honoured for his courage. Samuel Oswin was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in December 2019 after a rash appeared on his body. The three-year-olds mum Amy opened up about her son’s cancer after he received a Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Award in partnership with TK Maxx for the bravery he has shown throughout his treatment. Amy, from Upper Stratton said: “The last 12 mont...

elaine@TheCork.ie Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed news in relation to Development of the Paediatric Unit at Cork University Hospital. Capital approval on Phase 2 of the Paediatric Department at CUH has progressed and will provide 74 replacement beds, 50 children beds, and 24 infant beds, 4 HDU Beds and associated accommodation. Photo: Billy macGill The Taoiseach commented “Capital approval on Phase 2 of the Paediatric Unit at Cork University Hospital, is very welcome news for families ...