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Adrian Dunbar issues plea to save emergency surgery services in hometown hospital

Fears have been expressed that the loss of emergency surgery could lead to the further loss of services at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen

Belfast Live

Department of Health "deeply concerned" as hospitals across Northern Ireland continue to face 'extreme' pressure

"The fundamental reality is that we have a serious mismatch between demand for care and the capacity of the system to provide it"

Belfast Live

Roll Ya Sleeves Back Down Bc A Fourth COVID Vax Dose Probs Won’t Be Approved For Ppl Under 30

As a new COVID wave looms, here's the lowdown on that elusive fourth dose.

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Thunderstorm asthma warnings issued for northern and north central Victoria as wet weather predicted

The Victorian Department of Health says the greatest risk is in the north central and northern country districts, which include regional centres Bendigo, Shepparton, Echuca and Castlemaine.

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Matt Hancock uses 'I fell in love' excuse to explain Covid rule breaking on I'm A Celeb

Matt Hancock said he has been through a "tough time" after his marriage broke down and he resigned as Health Secretary when his affair with aide Gina Coladangelo came to light

Daily Mirror

Health department says fifth COVID-19 vaccine doses not being recommended for most people amid rising cases

The Department of Health says fifth doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are not currently being recommended for most people.

ABC News

West Belfast mum said HPV screening saved her life as she calls for routine checks in Northern Ireland

Nichola is calling for HPV screenings to be made the primary cervical screening here in line with the rest of the UK

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Urology Services Inquiry’s focus will be health trust governance – barrister

The first public sessions of the Urology Inquiry opened in Belfast on Monday.

The Independent UK

Derry MLA calls for HPV screening to be adopted for cervical cancer in Northern Ireland

A less sensitive test is used in Northern Ireland which means the region lags behind the rest of the UK

Belfast Live

Australia's preparing for its next COVID-19 wave — here's a look at the rules if you test positive

Australians no longer have to isolate when they have COVID-19 but, with cases rising as new variants emerge and vaccination coverage wanes, different states have different recommendations about what to do if you are infected.

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Anti-abortion group to launch legal challenge to Northern Ireland legislation

The UK Government is set to step in to introduce full abortion services in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Plans in place to deal with strike action by UK’s nurses, government says

Oliver Dowden says Department of Health has ‘well-oiled contingencies’ to manage impact of action

The Guardian - UK

Ardoyne community worker on why local GP surgery needs to stay

Flax Medical Centre is due to close next month after 30 years if a new GP is not secured

Belfast Live

Ardoyne GP surgery under threat of closure as public rally takes place

The closure of Flax Medical Centre would mean 3,000 people would lose their local GP surgery

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Newcastle councillor backtracks on plans to move Freeman Hospital to HMRC 'Ministry' site

It had been suggested last week that the hospital could be relocated to a new base once HMRC moves thousands of its staff from Longbenton to the city centre

Belfast Live

Northlands Centre: Government commits £1m for Derry addiction services

The funding for an addiction centre in the city was first outlined in the New Decade, New Approach deal

Belfast Live

Councillors vote to bring legal challenge in event of withdrawal of emergency surgery at SWAH

Cllr O’Cofaigh said local representatives needed to stand for the ‘strongest possible action’ if emergency surgery services are withdrawn from the South West Acute Hospital

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Liberal campaign stunt may backfire as ‘Ditch Dan ambulance’ prompts legal questions

Victorian opposition leader rubbishes suggestions restored vehicle could be mistaken for a real ambulance

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Belfast Live

Health officials 'hopeful' that new GPs will be found to take over Co Down surgeries

A replacement is being sought after the practice's operator returned their contract to the Department of Health

Belfast Live

Co Antrim stroke survivor backs calls for greater psychological and emotional support

“Personally I felt like I shouldn’t be a burden and just had to get on with it but if support was given it would have helped me tremendously”

Irish Mirror

Attorney General mulling whether top civil servant salaries should be public knowledge amid backlash

TDs were told last week that the Department of Public Expenditure has referred the matter to the Attorney General

The Independent UK

US military to begin draining Pearl Harbor pipelines

The U.S. military says it’s ready to begin draining fuel from three pipelines as part of an initial step toward closing a World War II-era fuel storage facility that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor’s tap water last year

Evening Standard

UK Government steps in to take over abortion services in Northern Ireland

The move comes amid an ongoing impasse between Stormont politicians on the issue

The Independent UK

Government intervenes to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

The move comes amid an ongoing impasse between Stormont politicians on the issue.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland abortion services commissioning welcomed by campaigners

The Northern Ireland Secretary of State will be meeting with health trusts to ensure services can be provided

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