Today is World Hand Hygiene Day. Today, and every day, please remember to clean your hands regularly. If you don’t have access to soap and water, use hand sanitizer. Good hand hygiene helps to protect us from illness by preventing the spread of germs. #CleanHandsSaveLives

Today we launched the Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children 2022 Study with Health Promotion at University of Galway in collaboration with WHO/Europe. It provides useful data on topics including smoking and alcohol, dietary behaviour, physical activity and sexual health. gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Today we completed the Safe Access Zones legislation in the Seanad @oireachtasnews. It'll now go to President of Ireland for his consideration.

My thanks to colleagues in Dáil and Seanad and many NGO groups for assisting in getting this legislation completed.

On World Immunisation Week, as we reflect on the lifesaving impact of vaccines worldwide, I'm asking you to check that you and your children are up to date with your vaccines. See immunisation.ie Vaccines protect us all. #EveryDoseCounts

Engaged with international colleagues WHO/Europe Knowledge Forum on Refugee & Migrant Health in Malta. 1 in 8 people in the WHO European Region is a refugee or migrant. International collaboration is vital to ensure their access to basic health services. #HealthForAll

We have had 16 confirmed cases of measles, including 2 outbreaks, so far this year. Our MMR vaccination rates are not high enough to prevent the spread of this serious disease. I am reminding people: please get vaccinated to protect yourself and others. www2.hse.ie/services/mmr-v…

Delighted to welcome Germany's Secretary of State for Health Dr Antje Draheim and colleagues to Department of Health for a three-day engagement designed to increase collaboration and shared learning as we continue our public health reform efforts. gov.ie/en/press-relea…

#WorldHealthDay is a great occasion to highlight the great achievement for Ireland!
It is the first country in the #EU to ensure that all #alcohol products have labelling about health risks, including warnings about the risks of #cancer .

Learn more: bit.ly/3VL682F

Outdoor swimming has numerous benefits for our physical and mental health. HealthyIreland funding of €500,000 announced today by Hildegarde Naughton will help improve the accessibility of outdoor swimming spots around the country. Sport Ireland gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Today marks 20 years since the introduction of the ban on workplace smoking. This ban has saved thousands of lives to date, but we have not been complacent, and we continue our efforts to protect our population from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products.

As we head towards Easter weekend, please remain vigilant for signs of measles and ensure you are protected by getting your MMR vaccine at one of the HSE Ireland vaccination clinics at www2.hse.ie/services/mmr-v…. Measles is a serious illness. MMR vaccine will protect us all.

If you or your family feel unwell and need some care, consider all the options this #BankHoliday weekend.

#Easter

If you have not received the MMR vaccine, please take the opportunity now to protect yourself and others from measles. The MMR vaccine is available from your GP and HSE vaccination clinics. See hse.ie for more details.

If you have not received the MMR vaccine, please take the opportunity now to protect yourself and others from measles. The MMR vaccine is available from your GP and HSE vaccination clinics. See hse.ie for more details.
HSE Ireland

Increasing physical activity has many benefits for our overall health and wellbeing. #EveryMoveCounts so check out the new Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines at gov.ie/en/publication…
HSE Health & Wellbeing HealthyIreland

It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek2024 and this year’s theme is #TheChangingBrain Our brains are amazing, they have the ability to adapt so it's never too late to look after your brain health. Simple lifestyle changes can make a difference: understandtogether.ie/about-dementia… #UnderstandTogether

This #InternationalWomensDay I want to pay tribute to all the women who work tirelessly to deliver and improve healthcare in Ireland. Your contribution makes a valuable difference to us all, today, and every day.

Measles can cause serious illness. We are at high risk of an outbreak in Ireland. Our MMR vaccination rate is below 90%, too low to achieve herd immunity. The MMR is a safe, effective vaccine. Please get vaccinated to protect yourself and others. See immunisation.ie

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announces government approval for MMR Catch-up Vaccination Programme
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On #HPVAwarenessDay have your say in the development of an action plan to eliminate cervical cancer in Ireland by 2040 by completing this short survey. Let’s make cervical cancer a rare disease. See www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/n…