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Prof Breda Smyth is CMO in @roinnslainte. Advising Department, Minister & Government on all medical & public health matters @healthyireland @slaintecare
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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
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…
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…
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 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.
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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…
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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.
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…