Hospital Professional News

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Minister has launched the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland Strategic Plan 2026–2029, outlining priorities for workforce development, professional standards and the future of addiction services in Ireland.

Read more:
https://hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/2026/06/09/minister-launches-aci-strategic-plan-2026-2029-agm/

04/06/2026

👶 New option approved in the fight against RSV in infants.

has approved ENFLONSIA™ (clesrovimab), MSD's long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to help prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in newborns and infants during their first RSV season.

RSV remains a leading cause of and in young children, with infants particularly vulnerable to severe illness and hospitalisation. The approval marks an important development in efforts to reduce the burden of RSV and support infant health across Europe.

Read more:
https://hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/2026/06/04/european-commission-approves-msd-enflonsia-rsv-infants/

04/06/2026

🏥 New leadership for Irish surgery.

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has announced the election of Professor as its new President following the College's biennial Council Elections.

A consultant general surgeon, researcher and academic leader with a special interest in breast and endocrine cancer, Professor Kerin has outlined a vision focused on strengthening collaboration between clinical practice and academic research, supporting surgical trainees, and improving surgical infrastructure across Ireland.

Read more:
https://hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/2026/06/04/professor-michael-kerin-elected-president-rcsi/

02/06/2026

🌍 Irish cancer research and patient advocacy on the global stage.

Averil Power - CEO of the Irish Cancer Society was the only Patient Advocacy Group from Ireland selected to present at ASCO 2026, the world's largest oncology conference, highlighting Ireland's innovative approach to embedding patient partnership in cancer research and care.

Working alongside Trinity St James ' Cancer Institute, the Society showcased how the voices and lived experiences of cancer patients are helping to shape research priorities, clinical practice and future cancer services.

Read more:
https://hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/2026/06/02/irish-cancer-society-patient-partnership-asco-2026

02/06/2026

🌿 A garden rooted in hope, resilience and awareness.

At Bloom 2026, Johnson & Johnson partnered with as lead sponsor of the award-winning ‘Rooted in Resilience’ garden, a powerful tribute to the more than 2,000 people in Ireland living with multiple myeloma.

Designed to reflect the emotional and physical journey of diagnosis, treatment and recovery, the garden highlights the strength, courage and resilience of the myeloma community while raising awareness of this rare blood cancer. The garden was awarded a Gold Medal at this year's Bloom festival.

Read more:
https://hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/2026/06/02/johnson-johnson-myeloma-ireland-rooted-resilience-bloom-2026/

29/05/2026

Could a rapid blood test transform traumatic brain injury diagnosis in Ireland?

This month’s HPN explores the BAMBI study and the evolving role of biomarker testing in emergency medicine.

Read the latest issue here:
https://hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/digital-magazines/

28/05/2026

HPN is proud to spotlight the hospital finalists for the Irish Pharmacy Awards 2026 🏆

The dedicated hospital categories recognise excellence in hospital pharmacy, innovation and patient care across Ireland.

See the finalists in the May issue here:
https://hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/digital-magazines/

27/05/2026

This month’s CPD in HPN focuses on bladder cancer, examining current management strategies and evolving clinical approaches for healthcare professionals.

Read the latest issue here:
https://hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/digital-magazines/