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Professor Lourda Geoghegan, NI Deputy Chief Medical officer talking at our Health Tech Spring conference about innovation, staff, challenges and opportunities for our health service #HTS2024

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📹 Reflecting on 75 days back in office, the Health Minister said: 'We have a mountain to climb to turn services around, and many of the most serious challenges will require time as well as sustained investment.

'Nevertheless, in the short period since my return to this job, I…

Cases of infections like #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence for children against many common illnesses. 🦠💉

Make sure you and your child are up to date and book any catch-up appointments.

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I was delighted to join this masterclass with @NIMDTA colleagues today - thanks to MaryM Julie Anderson and all Case Managers involved in designing and delivering, a great learning opportunity!

Reminder of Senge's Laws of the 5th Discipline

Today, MPs vote on new laws to protect our future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking and to tackle youth vaping.

The UK’s Chief Medical Officers explain why they're supporting our plans for a #SmokefreeGeneration 🔽

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Delighted to see great discussions on #simulation in NI and RoI - thanks to Dara Byrne for visiting colleagues in NI and all in Queen's University Belfast 🎓 Ulster University NIMDTA Belfast Trust for hosting. Looking fwd to hearing great things to come!

Great educational resource - thanks to all colleagues involved in developing NIMDTA Queen's University Belfast 🎓 Ulster University Department of Health

📸At today's Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) Conference, the Health Minister and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Prof Lourda Geoghegan reiterated the Department and HSC's continued commitment to delivering safe and high quality services

Well done everyone! ☘️⭐️

We are asking any Northern Ireland residents who were on Etihad Airways flight EY045 from Abu Dhabi to Dublin, which arrived in Dublin on Saturday 9 March 2024, to be aware of the symptoms of measles and importantly...
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Dr Hans Nagar Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology is raising awareness of Cervical Cancer
Dr Nagar would like to encourage all women to attend for their cervical smear test
Today on International Women's Day why not take control of your health and book your smear test appointment

Am delighted to be working with Minister and colleagues across Department of Health on these areas, on #IWD2024 we reinforce our commitment to improving the health of women across the region.

Health Minister Robin Swann has written to the BMA Junior Doctors Committee in relation to planned industrial action next month.

The full text of the letter is published online:
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The PHA is emphasising the importance of getting the MMR vaccine as it confirmed that one case of measles has been diagnosed in Northern Ireland. Those who have not received the MMR vaccine to do so, to reduce their risk of catching and spreading measles. pha.site/measlescase

If you think you or your child has #measles call your GP practice or GP Out of Hours service before turning up at any healthcare setting.

This will help to stop the virus spreading.

Find out more about measles and where to get the #MMR vaccine at nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

NI’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer has said it may only be a matter of time before new cases of measles emerge here.

Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your MMR vaccinations or catch up on any missed vaccines.

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Have your say on two consultations on obesity:
✔️Obesity Strategic Framework
✔️Regional Obesity Management Service

💻👩‍🦰The Department is organising several online & in-person events.

Find out more and register for an event:
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Well done everyone at 5kYWBelfastOrmeau - you’re an inspiration to us all!