Health

Alicia launches toy appeal for children in Altnagelvin

Alicia Nash (6) has launched a toy appeal for children at Wards 6 and 16 in Altnagelvin, after she herself was treated for asthma

Pat Ramsey calls on Western Trust to use today's meeting to halt plans for closure of 4 nursing homes

Edwin Poots has renegued on promise that no residents would be moved until alternative accommodation was available, says Sinn Féin

Beginning in July, treatment with new oral vaccine Rotarix will protect children against the diarrhoea bug rotavirus

Trust highlights Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week from April 29 - May 5 and offers support and advice via the MS Team on 028 71 296 132

Children's Heart Federation lists the 5 key signs of a heart problem in a child in its new 'Think HEART' campaign

Imperial College study says 1 sweet fizzy drink per day has major impact on risk of Type 2 diabetes, says Pat Ramsey

Ministers will fund study into effects of coal fires on air quality and health, for completion in early 2014

Health Minister sees advanced use of electronic care records (ECR) in Dallas which predict potential future health problems for patients

High air pollution levels today in City due to easterly airflows from England and Europe are expected to improve from tomorrow

The long term consequences of November's fire sees some patients in Altnagelvin waiting more than double target waiting times for surgery