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...
May 28, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
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...
May 17, 2024 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
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...
May 17, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
WONCA Family Doctor Day “Healthy Planet, Healthy People”. a blog by Dr Sean Owens, Co. Louth GP and member of irish Doctors for the Environment. The theme of the 2024 World Family Doctor Day is “Healthy Planet, Healthy People”. This is a call for family doctors to...
