Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that folic acid will be added to flour to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies. The Northern Ireland Executive in line with the rest of the UK, has agreed...
Speaking following the second reading of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “Today is another positive step forward in what has been a long journey for all involved...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has stated that the problems created for the supply of medicines to Northern Ireland should be addressed by their immediate removal from the Protocol. Doug Beattie MC MLA...
Ulster Unionist Councillor Jill Macauley has expressed her disgust at the attack on band members in Rathfriland on Friday night. Councillor Jill Macauley said: “I am disgusted at what happened at the band parade in Rathfriland. It...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has stated that weakening devolution would hinder our ability to ask for military assistance. Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “The Health Minister has once again asked for assistance from...
The annual flu vaccination programme is once again being expanded to protect the vulnerable and ease winter pressures as Covid-19 pressures continue. The programme is to be extended to cover all secondary school children from years...
The former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Mike Nesbitt MLA, has expressed surprise and regret at the explanation given by Irish President Michael D Higgins for his decision to decline the invitation to the...
The Department of Health can confirm that a further request for military assistance for the Northern Ireland health service has been made by Health Minister Robin Swann. The Health Minister said: “Our health service is under...
The Jabbathon vaccine promotion will continue next week with a range of clinics open across Northern Ireland. Mobile walk-in clinics will continue at some 30 campuses across Northern Ireland’s universities and Further Education colleges. The clinics...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Health Spokesperson, Alan Chambers MLA, has urged everyone to acknowledge the efforts of the health service staff and all those involved in the roll out of the vaccine programme. Alan Chambers...