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Current R Number estimate - 27 August 2020
The Department of Health continues to publish the Covid-19 reproduction number on a weekly basis.
Extra funding welcome but reform is long-term priority: O’Neill
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill today welcomed an extra £72million for health and social care services but said she remains focused on long-term
£400k investment in Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital
Health Minister Robin Swann has visited mental health and addictions units at Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in Omagh to meet staff and to see the
Permanent Secretary writes to Government and unions on industrial action
Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May has written to the Secretary of State for Health and health service trade unions on potential
Swann reopens Larne Fire Station following £1.25m refurbishment
Health Minister Robin Swann has officially reopened the newly-refurbished Larne Fire Station following a capital investment of £1.25million.
Proposal to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines under exemptions
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in relation to England and Wales and Scotland, and in conjunction with the Department of Health NI
New initiatives continuing on suicide prevention
Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has made clear that suicide prevention remains a priority for the Department of Health, with new initiatives
Additional deliveries of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine
The Department of Health has received further consignments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.
Current R Number estimate
The Department of Health continues to publish the COVID-19 reproduction number on a weekly basis.
Heart care success story shows benefits of consolidation
Concentrating specialist hospital care in centres of excellence is a proven success story in Northern Ireland, it was stressed today.
Covid-19 evidence bank is published
The Department of Health is publishing a bank of evidence papers that have helped shape its response to Covid-19.
Minister announces £1.6M support package for care sector
Health Minister Simon Hamilton has announced the release of additional funding by the Health and Social Care Board to provide a support package for
Covid vaccine for under 18s is welcome news
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the MHRA approval for Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be used in 12 to 15 year olds.
Department sets out proposals on HSC pay deal
The Department of Health has today made a formal offer to trade unions, ahead of a planned meeting next week, in respect of a pay deal for health and
Minister hails ambitious plan for community pharmacy
The Department of Health has today published a new Strategic Plan for Community Pharmacy which aims to fully realise the potential of community
Department meets with Daisy Hill Hospital groups
The Department of Health has met Daisy Hill Hospital campaigners to underline that intensive work is ongoing to stabilise its services.
Additional funding announced for Community Pharmacy
A new funding package for community pharmacies has today been announced by the Department of Health.
Chief Medical Officer announces further commitment to tackle obesity
Dr Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer has reiterated his commitment to tackling the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Northern Ireland.
Appointment of council members to the Patient & Client Council
The Department of Health has announced the appointment of 8 Council Members to the Patient & Client Council (PCC).
Current R Number estimate – 3 September 2020
The Department of Health continues to publish the COVID-19 reproduction number on a weekly basis.