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The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

NHS braced for ‘worst’ chaos ahead as strike knock-on effect hits hospitals

‘As this week’s strike action draws to a close, the disruption is far from over,’ NHS leaders warn

The Independent UK

All the winners and losers as new junior ministers are announced and Brendan Griffin explains why he didn't take role

While it was widely suggested that Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond would be elevated to the ministerial ranks, he did not receive a promotion.

Irish Mirror

Irish people have longest life span in the EU, new data shows

The study, published by the Department of Health, found that over 80% of Irish people reported having very good quality of health

Dublin Live

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At least 14 people infected with salmonella after kebab shop outbreaks

Four people went to emergency departments and one person was hospitalised.

The Canberra Times

Tassie bid to lure more help for health

It is hoped health researchers will be attracted to work in Tasmania under a deal to open a new research centre in Launceston.

AAP

20 worst Covid hotspots as hospitalisations rise 27% and UK 'definitely in a new wave'

Department of Health data shows parts of the South West have the highest case rates, with Somerset, Gloucestershire, Torbay, Plymouth and Bristol among the worst affected

Daily Mirror

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

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Hundreds of hospital appointments postponed as nurses take part in strike

Members of the Royal College of Nursing took part in a 12-hour action on Thursday over pay and safe staffing levels.

The Independent UK

Who is Pat Cullen? Northern Ireland woman at the head of the Royal College of Nursing strikes

Growing up in Carrickmore, Cullen started her career in mental health nursing and remains a qualified psychotherapist

Belfast Live

Flax Medical Centre: New contractor appointed to take over at-risk GP surgery in Ardoyne

It currently provides care for over 3,000 people

Belfast Live

Nurses across Northern Ireland strike over pay and safe staffing levels

The Royal College of Nursing is taking part in its second strike in three years in the region.

The Independent UK

Lake Alice report finally documents the truth

More than 50 years after children started being dumped at Lake Alice psychiatric hospital, a report by a Royal Commission of Inquiry has finally documented what those children went through and how the Crown responded to their systemic torture and abuse.

Newsroom.co.nz

Fears for 'fragile health service' as RCN nursing strike begins across Northern Ireland

Thursday's strike comes after health workers from three trade unions walked out on Monday

Belfast Live

Queensland's forensic DNA lab inquiry finds 'serious' failures reduced prospect of conviction, thousands of samples may be retested

A report into forensic DNA testing in Queensland finds serious failures at a state-run lab, including "mismanagement" and "dishonesty by senior managers".

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Evening Standard

Strep A: Wholesalers told to supply more antibiotics amid soaring demand

High rates of Strep A infection and scarlet fever have led to a surge in demand for penicillin and other antibiotics, with shortages reported by many pharmacies across the country

Evening Standard

NHS chief warns nurse strike could make waiting times longer

Up to 100,000 Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members will strike on Thursday for the first time in the union’s 126-year history

The Independent UK

Unions clash with Health Secretary who warns of ‘significant’ strike risks

The Royal College of Nursing on Saturday offered to “press pause” on planned strike action if Steve Barclay agreed to negotiate properly on pay.

The Independent UK

RCN leader accuses Health Secretary of ‘bullyboy’ tactics

RCN members are due to take part in unprecedented national strikes on December 15 and December 20.

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The Independent UK

Health workers in Northern Ireland to receive delayed pay award

The powersharing crisis at Stormont had held up the implementation of the 2022/23 pay increases.

Belfast Live

Public plea to save "essential" community GP surgery in Derry from closure

It's understood the decision had been made to hand the contract back to the DoH after a partner announced retirement

The Independent UK

Full abortion services to be commissioned in Northern Ireland

Chris-Heaton Harris said he had written to the Department of Health giving them authority to set up the services.

ABC News

Victoria's COVID-19 hotel quarantine program examined at hearing as Department of Health fights charges

A committal hearing is underway to determine whether Victoria's Department of Health will face trial over its operation of the state's first hotel quarantine program.

The New Daily

Victorian Health Department facing $95 million fine over alleged hotel quarantine failures

A hearing to determine if Victoria's health department will face trial over alleged hotel quarantine failures is set to begin.

Irish Mirror

Polish worker fails in discrimination action against Department of Health over 'expensive' Covid-19 tests

The allegation was rejected by lawyers representing the department

Belfast Live

Closure of Lisnaskea GP practice would be ‘disastrous’, patient says

“This is an extra worry for people and it’s going to make people really scared of what the future holds for them in Fermanagh"

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