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The HSE is responsible for providing healthcare in Ireland. It was created by the Health Act 2004 to replace 10 regional Health Boards. Divided into four regions, the HSE delivers its services through 50 public hospitals and 32 local health offices nationwide.

Symptoms of contagious '100-day cough' doing the rounds as Ireland sees highest cases in years
HSE
Health experts in Ireland have issued a warning about a rise in whooping cough, with the country reporting its highest case numbers in recent years. The highly contagious disease can lead to severe respiratory, neurological and nutritional complications, particularly in infants.
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Hospital calls pest control 80 times for infestations of rats, mice, ants, woodlice and wasps
University Hospital Waterford
Rodent droppings were found in an X-ray unit at University Hospital Waterford, while mice were spotted on the gynaecology ward on two occasions
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Early Alzheimer's detection could be as simple as noticing one thing during your shower
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia in older adults and slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. However, a new study has identified an early sign that can be spotted in the shower
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Heart attack symptoms women often 'overlook' - 8 signs that can be fatal if ignored
Heart attack
When it comes to heart attacks, severe chest pain and breathlessness are often seen as the key symptoms - but the reality can be quite different, especially for women
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Pensioner who sued claiming he was assaulted outside hospital A&E after WiFi row settles court action for €1.7m
HSE
The legal proceedings were taken against the HSE
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HSE symptoms of 'silent killer' which hits more than 300 people a year in Ireland but takes years to diagnose
Cancer
The Irish Cancer Society says thyroid cancer is what "happens when cells in your thyroid change and start to grow in an abnormal way"
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Irish households warned as highly contagious Victorian disease sweeps the country
HSE
Ireland is facing a major surge in whooping cough cases, particularly among young children, with hundreds of cases reported already this year. The highly contagious disease is known for its severe symptoms and potential complications like pneumonia and brain inflammation.
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Little-known 'discomfort' in one body part could be sign of dangerously high cholesterol
Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a silent condition that can lead to serious health complications, but there are certain signs that can appear in the legs that may warrant medical attention
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Urgent '100-day cough' warning as Ireland sees highest cases in years - look out for these symptoms
HSE
Ireland's health officials have issued a warning as whooping cough cases have surged, with hundreds confirmed already this year. The illness, also known as the '100-day cough' for its long duration, can lead to severe complications.
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Pink cocaine, containing ketamine and ecstasy, identified by HSE at Irish festivals
HSE
Addiction experts have signalled the alarm amid reports that former One Direction singer Liam Payne had pink cocaine in his system when he died in Argentina
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Heartbroken family of Aoife Johnston settle action against HSE following death in Limerick hospital
HSE
The death of Aoife Johnston at UHL was “almost certainly avoidable”, a report by former Chief Justice Frank Clarke last month found
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New Covid-19 strain symptoms as highly contagious variant spreads
Coronavirus
The new XEC strain has been found in 27 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America
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Rodent running across floor and dead bird on premises among reasons for September enforcement orders
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
A cockroach infestation, a dead bird and a live rodent running across the floor were among the reasons for the orders being issued
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Parents and representatives of children on prolonged spinal surgery waiting lists to meet with Taoiseach
Stephen Donnelly
The latest figures published by CHI last July showed that 287 children were waiting for spinal surgery as of July 26
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Winter vaccination programme opens as HSE issues flu and Covid warning
HSE
Older people, at-risk groups and healthcare workers are urged to get vaccinated and protect themselves against both flu and Covid-19
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HSE ordered to pay €4,000 compo to nurse over failure to consider her for vacant permanent role
HSE
Paula Dowling told the WRC how she had worked as an agency nurse with the HSE between March 2021 and August 2022 on a full-time basis, but was told she would not be considered for this role as the HSE was not facilitating expressions of interest from agency staff
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Six people facing disciplinary process in wake of Aoife Johnston’s death
Irish News
16-year-old Aoife Johnston died of meningitis, brought on by sepsis, after she was left for 13 and a half hours without vital antibiotics
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Aoife Johnston: Health Minister urged to “dig deeper” into report on death of teenager at UHL
Stephen Donnelly
Aoife, from Shannon, Co Clare, died of meningitis on December 19, 2022 at UHL after she was left for more than 13 hours without antibiotics - a “vital” treatment to help save her life
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HSE paid out more than €2.5bn - price of National Children's Hospital - in compensation over last decade
HSE
The money relates to damages paid out under the Clinical Indemnity Scheme and the General Indemnity Scheme and associated claims for misdiagnosis and negligence
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Repair works at €220m central mental hospital finally address 'Baltic' heating issues
Mental health
An Irish Mirror investigation had previously exposed long-running problems at the new facility, where patients were forced to sleep in their clothes to keep warm at night
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New Covid-19 strain spreading rapidly and is 'just getting started', experts warn
Coronavirus Ireland
The XEC variant was first detected in Germany in June but has since spread to 15 countries across three continents
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External investigation into allegations of bullying, harassment and abuse at mental health charity
Charities
Exclusive: Saint John of God Community Services, which is funded by the HSE, is set to spend €375,000 on the investigation
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Angry mum blasts bike shed fiasco amid removal of transport services for autistic son
HSE
This week, it was claimed budget issues in the HSE have resulted in school children across the country losing additional needs transport
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Specialised quit service needed to save lives amid 'youth vaping epidemic'
Vaping
The Irish Heart Foundation is calling for dedicated support to help young people quit vaping, as well as demanding new taxes on e-cigarettes
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