Health

Vertex makes major move forward on cystic fibrosis drugs for Northern Ireland

Drugs giant Vertex has made formal offer for NI giving pricing of Orkambi, Symkevi and Kalydeco equivalent to NHS in England

England and Scotland now have NHS access to cystic fibrosis wonderdrug Orkambi, but NI is still waiting, says Mark H Durkan

Council should lead the way in support services for the 80% of women who endure the depression of menopause in the workplace, says Cusack

Not washing your hands in the toilet is the real cause of spread of dangerous E Coli - not undercooked meat, says Public Health authority

McGlinchey family from Killygordon raised €14,323 from a tractor run for Altnagelvin's Sperrin Unit, in memory of Elaine who passed last Nov

Ballot of nurses to consider strike action begins today and is 'a crisis in the profession' says Mark H Durkan

In 'Hypo Awareness Week' public are urged to know the signs when a diabetic's sugar levels drop - and give them fizzy drink, sugar or sweets

Parents/carers can fill out survey to shape future educational framework here, says Mark H Durkan: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/N8RZGD8

Western Trust seminars will show how using a handheld fan to cool cheeks, nose and mouth reduces feelings of breathlessness

Service during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 Oct) to remember lost babies on Sunday 13 October at 3pm in Altnagelvin's MDEC Building

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to force Vertex to make cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi to be available at a price the NHS can afford