The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

Data flaws compromise Vic drug treatments

Flaws in Victoria's data collection for alcohol and drug treatment providers limits authorities' ability to properly plan services, the Auditor-General says.

AAP · Oct 6, 2022

Stephen Donnelly announces appointment of Professor Breda Smyth as Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health

The appointment follows an open competition that took place through the Top-Level Appointment Commission (TLAC) process

Irish Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Early abortion services in Western Trust resume after more than a year

Services were suspended in the Western Trust in April 2021 due to staffing shortages.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

DJ paedo Jimmy Savile terrorised youngster he abused on ward at Prestwich Hospital

Report says allegations that Jimmy Savile sexually abused a little girl at Prestwich Hospital 'likely to have happened' - Contains some distressing details

Manchester Evening News · Sep 25, 2022

Plan to recruit Nepal nurses for NHS puts them ‘at risk of exploitation’

Ministers accused of turning a blind eye to potential danger of abusive recruitment practices

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

GP practises to close in Northern Ireland for Queen's funeral

Doctors surgeries and most community pharmacies are affected

Belfast Live · Sep 13, 2022

Discontent Grows In Florida Over Delay Of Marijuana Licenses, Appeals Judge Weighs In

Recently, an appeals-court judge upbraided Florida health officials for not following up on promises to grant additional medical cannabis licenses as required by state law.

Benzinga · Sep 9, 2022

Mark McGowan defends WA health system but concedes it is under 'huge pressure'

Mark McGowan defends the state's hospital system amid a steady flow of complaints and concerns, revealed in leaked correspondence between doctors and nurses.

ABC News · Sep 5, 2022

Expressions of interest received from new GPs to take over Co Down surgeries

It was announced last month that the current GP partners will hand back their contract to health bosses early next year

Belfast Live · Sep 3, 2022

Victoria scraps work from home recommendations as spring arrives

The government has rolled back its recommendations that Victorians work from home, now encouraging workers to return to the office.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022