The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

BHP mines identified as 'dominant source' of dust in Newman, says government review

Residents of a Pilbara mining town say better research needs to be done to measure the health impacts of dust generated by the industry around them.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Big steps for our 'expanding' nation

Two years ago, the Public Health Ministry changed its guidelines to confirm that the average Thai child was, in fact, getting taller. To mark World Obesity Day on March 4, the Department of Health released a report saying that not only are they taller, but they are also much bigger…

Bangkok Post · Mar 11, 2023

INMO calls for immediate action as 30 children confirmed among hundreds on trolleys

613 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning

Irish Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

NHS leaders welcome Government plan for talks with all health unions

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) last week began its own intensive discussions with the Government as it seeks a pay rise for its staff.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

When Dáithí’s Law will come into effect in Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has announced when Dáithí’s Law will become official in NI

Belfast Live · Mar 1, 2023

Concerns raised as Belfast City Council told that not all GPs work full-time hours

There were 1,419 active GPs across Northern Ireland at 31st March 2022

Belfast Live · Feb 27, 2023

Allied health graduates offered a financial incentive to stay or move to Tasmania

When Chloe Winkler Sheean was offered a job at the Launceston Hospital, she had to turn it down. She says a financial incentive to move to Tasmania's north could have changed everything.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Nurses strikes next week called OFF as Tory ministers finally agree to pay talks

A joint statement from the RCN and the Department of Health says: 'The Government and Royal College of Nursing have agreed to enter a process of intensive talks'

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Department of Health confirms handing back of GP contracts at Fermanagh surgeries

Uncertainty remains over the GP surgeries in Brookeborough and Tempo

Belfast Live · Feb 21, 2023

Sydney’s growing pains: land rezoning a potential billion-dollar deal for developers after local council sidelined

Exclusive: Why has an area with no public transport, a water shortage and an endangered koala habitat been fast-tracked for rezoning to housing?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023