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At least 250 people killed in Afghanistan earthquake

The death toll continues to rise, as does the number of injuries. At least 250 people are thought to have been killed and more than 150 injured following an earthquake in Afghanistan. The quake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, striking the province of Paktika initially but tremors were felt across more than 500 km […]

The death toll continues to rise, as does the number of injuries. At least 250 people are thought to have been killed and more than 150 injured following an earthquake in Afghanistan. The quake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, striking the province of Paktika initially but tremors were felt across more than 500 km […]

3 years ago

HSE urges parents to check their children’s vaccination records following meningitis deaths

Diagnosed cases have doubled from previous years. Parents are urged to check their children’s vaccination records following the news that a number of people had died from meningitis in the last few days. As reported on Wednesday, the HSE has warned the public to “be vigilant regarding meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia.” There have been 11 […]

Diagnosed cases have doubled from previous years. Parents are urged to check their children’s vaccination records following the news that a number of people had died from meningitis in the last few days. As reported on Wednesday, the HSE has warned the public to “be vigilant regarding meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia.” There have been 11 […]

7 years ago

Almost half of the population are exposed to deadly fumes in their home, according to new study

The report also revealed that seven million people a year die from air pollution. The WHO (World Health Organisation) released figures which showed as many as 90% of the world’s population is exposed to dangerously high levels of pollutants which can lead to cancer and cardiovascular diseases. These air pollution levels were at their highest […]

The report also revealed that seven million people a year die from air pollution. The WHO (World Health Organisation) released figures which showed as many as 90% of the world’s population is exposed to dangerously high levels of pollutants which can lead to cancer and cardiovascular diseases. These air pollution levels were at their highest […]

8 years ago

TD ramps up health warning as HSE confirm Aussie Flu related deaths

Be aware of the symptoms. A few months back, Ireland first got warning of the H3N2 virus in Australia and New Zealand aka the “Aussie Flu” – with both countries currently recovering from their worst outbreaks on record, and that the virus would most likely make it our way, becoming the worst flu season on record. […]

Be aware of the symptoms. A few months back, Ireland first got warning of the H3N2 virus in Australia and New Zealand aka the “Aussie Flu” – with both countries currently recovering from their worst outbreaks on record, and that the virus would most likely make it our way, becoming the worst flu season on record. […]

8 years ago