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 .

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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.
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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.

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…

An estimated 300,000 people in Ireland live with a rare disease. As we mark #RareDiseaseDay , work continues on the development of a new National Rare Disease Plan that will underpin the development of improved care and treatment.

It was a privilege to welcome WHO/Europe Regional Director Hans Kluge to Department of Health for a very engaging discussion. Ireland is committed to supporting WHO’s leadership in strengthening global architecture to improve our ability to respond to health crises.

The MMR vaccine protects us against measles, a highly contagious disease that can cause serious illness and death. We need to increase vaccination levels in Ireland. This video describes the symptoms to watch out for and provides info on vaccination. See immunisation.ie

Vaccinations help to protect us all. I encourage parents and guardians to please consider vaccinations for your child through the secondary school immunisation programme. See immunisation.ie for details.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in Ireland. Today on #NationalNoSmokingDay I’m encouraging the 18% of the population who smoke to take that step and seek support to quit. See Quit.ie for the range of free supports.

Thank you to everyone who received their winter vaccines. Your actions protect us all. For details see hse.ie