Oct 21, 2024 | Press Releases
Irish College of GPs publishes new sepsis update to assist GPs in the detection and management of suspected sepsis in adults. New update highlights role of vaccination in sepsis prevention. (Embargo 0700am 22nd October) The Irish College of GPs* is the professional...
Sep 27, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
Irish College of GPs celebrates 40th anniversary with book launch, honorary memberships, radio ad and major European conference. Friday 27th September 2024 In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Irish College of GPs held a series of special events on Friday 27th...
Sep 19, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
Irish College of GPs attends Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use today (Thursday September 19th). Adequately resourced general practice is well placed to offer timely equitable access to high quality addiction management, helping reduce harm and support recovery. ...
Aug 23, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
PRESS RELEASE New analysis of GP workforce data matched to population increases shows that GP numbers are not keeping pace with rapidly growing population, and that rural areas have significant GP deficits. Innovative incentives are required to address GP workforce...
Jun 14, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
GPs advise that young infants aged between 6 and 11 months travelling abroad should get an additional MMR vaccine due to rising incidence of measles cases across Europe. Get infants vaccinated at least 2 weeks before going abroad, say GPs. Measles is a potentially...
Jun 4, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
The violence in the Gaza Strip, Israel and the surrounding region has led to a massive humanitarian crisis, with thousands of deaths and injuries amongst civilians and medical personnel, including attacks on healthcare facilities. For each week that goes by, the...