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Portiuncula University Hospital to mark World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day, which takes place today (March 12), marks a worldwide initiative aimed at raising awareness of kidney disease and the importance of prevention and early detection. This year’s theme, 'Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet', highlights the connection between environmental sustainability (air pollution, heat stress) and kidney disease, promoting eco-friendly, equitable, and accessible kidney care.
Israel to build illegal settlement on site of demolished UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem, says Galway human rights observer
On 20 January 2026, Israeli forces stormed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Headquarters, a United Nations site, in East Jerusalem. Bulldozers entered the compound and demolished its offices and warehouses under the watch of Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who described it as “an historic day, a day for celebration”. The UN flag over the UN site was removed and replaced by an Israeli flag.
‘Counter Attack’ to have Galway premiere this month
To mark World Heart Day on Monday September 29, CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices based at University of Galway and Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity will host a free screening of the latest Science on Screen film, ‘Counter Attack’ at Croí house, in Newcastle, Galway.
‘Counter Attack’ to have Galway premiere this month
To mark World Heart Day on Monday September 29, CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices based at University of Galway and Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity will host a free screening of the latest Science on Screen film, ‘Counter Attack’ at Croí house, in Newcastle, Galway.
The woman who refuses to be beaten by ME
"Is that a rub or a scrub?" Marie Curran's husband jokingly asks her when she washes the dishes. That simple chore can be a mammoth task for the 43-year-old Waterford woman who was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in 2012.
Survey reveals over 4,000 persons impacted by long Covid-19 symptoms on regular basis in County Westmeath
Based on a survey by Ireland Thinks, there are over 4,000 personnel impacted by long Covid-19 symptoms in County Westmeath, with 778 significantly impacted by the pandemic virus on a daily basis.
Thousands of Galway adults with Long Covid struggling to access services
More than 18,000 Galway people could be suffering from Long Covid, a term used to describe Covid-19 effects that continue for weeks or months after the initial illness, according to statistics released by the Independent Roscommon/Galway TD, Denis Naughten.
Long Covid could cripple health service with over 336,000 patients – Naughten
Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has called on Government to treat the surge in long Covid patients with the same urgency as the initial Covid-19 infections.
DR BHATTI, I KEEP GETTING FREQUENT SORE THROATS AND INFECTIONS HOW CAN I STRENGTHEN MY IMMUNE SYSTEM?
DR BHATTI, I KEEP GETTING FREQUENT SORE THROATS AND INFECTIONS HOW CAN I STRENGTHEN MY IMMUNE SYSTEM?
At risk groups encouraged to get the flu vaccine
It is not too late to get your flu vaccination and the HSE is now urging people in high-risk groups to get vaccinated.
