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PRESS RELEASE Irish College of GPs launches new Adult Sepsis Update
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...
PRESS RELEASE Honorary Memberships and Book Launch mark College’s 40th anniversary celebrations
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...
PRESS RELEASE Irish College of GPs before Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use
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. ...
PRESS RELEASE New research shows GP workforce deficits across Ireland
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...
PRESS RELEASE GPs call for travelling infants to be vaccinated against measles
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...
STATEMENT The conflict in the Gaza strip and Israel
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...
PRESS RELEASE Irish College of GPs unveils new branding and website
Irish College of GPs unveils new website and branding. New logo reflects a more ambitious and accessible organisation as it marks its 40th anniversary. The Irish College of GPs has updated its name, brand identity and website to reflect a new direction and tone for...
6 Reasons Why Trainee Doctors Should Attend Wonca Europe 2024
Did you know the ICGP is hosting the Wonca Europe Conference in the Convention Centre, Dublin this September? The ICGP is thrilled to host the 29th Wonca Europe Conference. Among the many enthusiastic participants, Aoife O'Brien-Horgan, a 1st year Cork Scheme GP...
PRESS RELEASE World Family Doctor Day celebrates Family Doctors in healthcare
On World Family Doctor Day (19th May), Irish family doctors highlight the central role and contribution of GPs to Irish healthcare. Every day, Irish GPs deliver 75,000 clinical consultations, manage thousands of prescriptions and vaccinate over 1,000 children. There...
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