The HSE has confirmed that Hepatitis E has been added to the list of notifiable diseases in Ireland under the Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 566 of 2015). » read more
Background information on lead in drinking water from the National Office of Health Protection. » read more
Information for general practitioners on managing ebola. » read more
Following concerns expressed by ICGP members in relation to the PPE supplied for the management of patients with ebola in the general practice setting, Dr Darina O Flanagan has issued a clarification letter in relation to same. » read more
Statement issued by the European Medicines Agency » read more
The ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) affecting a number of countries in West Africa has now escalated to such an extent that the WHOs International Health Regulations Emergency Committee declared it to be a Public Health emergency of International Concern or PHEIC. » read more
This vaccine is not part of the HSE funded immunisation programme. However, the vaccine is licensed in Ireland and patients may request to have it administered privately. » read more
Following publicity in the media in relation to the prescribing of NOACs, members have been receiving a lot of queries from patients about this group of drugs. » read more
Over 13,000 patients receive treatment with NOAC drugs under the Community Drugs Schemes in Ireland. » read more
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