The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

Report finds nursing home legal advice was 'sound, accurate and appropriate'

In his examination of the nursing home charges controversy, Attorney General Rossa Fanning said that a citizen’s choice to enter a private home was “a benefit that the State never agreed to provide”.

Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Licenses suspended for 2 fired EMTs in Tyre Nichols death

A Tennessee board has suspended the emergency medical technician licenses of two former Memphis Fire Department employees for failing to render critical care to slain Tyre Nichols who was beaten by police

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Deaths from Covid in Australian aged care pass 5,000 after monthly fatalities double in January

Department of Health says significant jump to 597 deaths from 22 December to 25 January was partially influenced by a change in reporting methodology

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023

A fine and a speech for a Miami doctor after a Brazilian butt lift patient’s death?

The mistakes New Life Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Oliver Simmons made that led to the death of Tanisha Walker likely will cost him a $10,000 fine and the time spent making a one-hour lecture on the potential complications during a gluteal fat grafting.

Miami Herald · Jan 30, 2023

Hong Kong doctors report people chasing Covid antivirals 'for family members'

Some people in Hong Kong have been acting suspiciously to get their hands on Covid-19 antiviral drugs, the Post has learned, with one person going to six doctors in a single day asking for the same medicine.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023

TV medic Dr Eva Orsmond warns Irish public not to ignore health risks linked to obesity

Finnish-born Dr Eva, who runs a health retreat in Portugal with her ex husband Wyatt, said TV programmes like Operation Transformation are vital promote good health.

Irish Mirror · Jan 29, 2023

Maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi

A newly released report from the Mississippi State Department of Health finds that an increasing number of mothers in the state have died in recent years due to pregnancy complications

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Department of Health wasted £15bn on unused Covid supplies, watchdog finds

National Audit Office finds ‘extraordinary waste’ along with failures of governance, oversight and financial controls

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023

Health trust to take over at-risk Co Down surgeries after talks to find new GP fail

It follows extensive work to identify a new contractor to take over following the resignation of the current GP partners

Belfast Live · Jan 23, 2023

Department of Health clarifies reason for end of Operation Transformation sponsorship after recent 'criticism'

The programme has been called out by eating disorder groups, such as Bodywhy for its unhealthy portrayal of 'diet culture', however the Department has confirmed that this had no weight in their decision

Irish Mirror · Jan 22, 2023