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NIPC are launching a free 6-week online course "An Integrated Approach to Managing COPD and Heart Disease", designed for healthcare professionals in Ireland. Beginning with a live online introductory session on October 18th (6.30-8.30pm), followed by self-directed online learning over 6 weeks, this course culminates with a live online interactive consolidation session.  The course covers the core knowledge, skills and latest insights to support patients with COPD and Heart Disease. The application deadline is 18th September.

The latest report on the epidemiology of Human Monkeypox in Ireland ) (Week 34, 2022) : https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/zoonotic/monkeypox/monkeypoxdataandreports/Weekly%20Human%20Monkeypox%20Report_v0.1_Week34_Website_30082022.pdf

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HPSC has now been notified of 144 confirmed cases of  monkeypox in Ireland, and has published the latest report on confirmed cases. Read the latest update on monkeypox in Ireland at: https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/zoonotic/monkeypox/title-22106-en.html   [Epidemiology of Monkeypox in Ireland Report]

The 15th West of Ireland Integrated Diabetes Care Conference, will be held at The Galmont Hotel in Galway on Saturday, 15th October 2022, from 9.00am - 1.30pm. Register today and join national and global experts as they discuss the latest developments in integrated diabetes care.



Topics include, Prediabetes: What’s it all about, Appropriate use of the lab in diabetes care, New devices in diabetes care.



Four simultaneous breakout workshops are included.

The FSRH updated guideline provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the use of progestogen-only contraceptive pills.

Access a copy at: https://www.fsrh.org/news/updated-fsrh-clinical-guideline-progestogen-only-pills/

HPSC has now been notified of 126 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ireland and have published the latest report on confirmed cases. Read the latest update on monkeypox in Ireland at:  https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/zoonotic/monkeypox/title-22106-en.html

[Epidemiology of Monkeypox in Ireland Report].

The HSE Health and Wellbeing Alcohol Programme will host a webinar on the 9th September 12.30 - 1.45 to inform and guide conversations about alcohol and pregnancy as part of International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. 



This webinar will explore how to effectively communicate about the risks of alcohol during pregnancy and have challenging conversations about alcohol and pregnancy. New videos demonstrating alcohol brief interventions with pregnant women will be launched.

The Irish Cancer Prevention Network are hosting their annual webinar for health and social care professionals on Tuesday 6th September, 1-2pm.  This year the webinar will cover

-    new research on cancer awareness and attitude amongst adults living in Ireland

-    cancer risk reduction initiatives in Ireland with a focus on social inclusion

Register by clicking on the link below to watch live on the 6th September or to receive a recording of the webinar. 

New updates on Antibiotic Stewardship with resources and audit tools available at: HSE antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) guidance for all healthcare settings 

The HSE has (Wednesday, 17th August 2022) announced that some people who are at high risk of contracting monkeypox will be offered a vaccine against the disease in the next few weeks. The HSE is now widening the vaccination process and is implementing the most recent National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) advice, which is to vaccinate people at risk before they are exposed to the virus. The HSE sought the advice and guidance of clinical and ethical experts to develop a plan for the initial offer of the limited supply of vaccines currently available.