Department of Public Health HSE South West

The sun doesn’t have to be strong to damage your skin. UV can be high even on cool or cloudy days. Protect your skin every day you’re outdoors: slip on clothing, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade and slide on sunglasses. #SunSmart

When #data is absent, the most vulnerable communities become invisible to policymakers. Our new global study, co-funded by @EU_Health, shows that many health-related #SDG targets face severe data shortages. Learn more: bit.ly/48BNUGB

HIQA has started work on the development of a National Health Dataset Catalogue for Ireland. This work is part of the HealthData@IE project, led by @roinnslainte in collaboration with HIQA, @HRBIreland @HSElive and other key representatives. Learn more: hiqa.ie/reports-and-pu…

CSO Older Persons Information Hub Provides a Snapshot of the Lives of Older People in Ireland cso.ie/en/csolatestne… #CSOIreland #Ireland #VitalStatistics #VitalStats

We've added new resources to our website about the work we're doing to improve equity in screening - breaking down barriers and helping more people to access screening: 🟠 new partnerships 🟠 more projects 🟠 recent reports Take a look: hse.ie/equityinscreen… #ChooseScreening

A new national study, launched this morning at Pavee Point, on the impact of substance use on Travellers highlights disproportionate levels of drug-related harm, barriers to treatment, and poorer outcomes compared to the general population.

HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer. Getting the HPV vaccine significantly reduces the chance of developing it later in life. On #WorldImmunizationWeek learn more about how cervical cancer prevention starts with the #HPVVaccine: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/n… #VaccinesWork

It's #WorldImmunizationWeek Vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives since 1974 — not by accident, but because ordinary people made the decision to protect themselves, their children and one another. That’s 6 lives every minute, every day, for more than 5 decades. #VaccinesWork Your decision makes a difference. Get vaccinated bit.ly/4mH2HWi

Join us for the European Immunization Week 2026 webinar (online) on 20 April 2026, 13:30–15:30 CET 👇 bit.ly/48zFTSm #EuropeanImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork

Health authorities in the UK continue to respond to an outbreak of #meningitis caused by group B meningococcal bacteria (#MenB) in Kent. Meningitis is uncommon but serious. Anyone who suspects meningitis should seek medical care immediately. Read more: bit.ly/4d5cHWw

Alcohol is one of the most common, yet least discussed, risk factors in primary health care. WHO/Europe and WONCA have published a fact sheet on #SBI – an approach that involves asking patients about their alcohol use and offering advice when needed. bit.ly/3NI399G

We want to hear your ideas to help guide the new Healthy Ireland action plan. Have your say gov.ie/en/department-…

This week on #HSETalkingHealthAndWellbeing, Fergal Fox is joined by Dr Mary O’Mahony to discuss radon, the leading source of radiation exposure in Ireland, its link to lung cancer and the importance of testing homes.

Our latest blog from our Equity Manager @lynnswin, highlights some of the ways community connections are helping us reach more people to take part in screening. Read more about our work to improve equity in screening in 2025: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/n… #ChooseScreening

The draft national drugs strategy has been published. Take part in our public consultation to have your say on its contents and to inform the final version of the strategy, due in July. gov.ie/en/department-…

The public consultation is the final phase in a series of extensive stakeholder engagements aimed at securing a wide range of perspectives on the approach to reducing drug-related harms. gov.ie/en/department-…

Women represent 51% of our Region—yet spend a greater share of life in poor health. On 5 March 2026, join @WHO_Europe to mark #InternationalWomensDay under the theme: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. Open to all. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/47dwfnI

Tobacco causes over 1.1 million deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCD) in the European Region each year. Many of these deaths are preventable. Are current policies strong enough—and fully enforced? 10 new factsheets reveal the Region’s progress: bit.ly/4behmD9

We are more than delighted to have received the Community Partner of the Year Award from the School of Applied Psychology @UCC thanks so much to all, and to @sharonlambert0 who presented us with the award on the night. Beaming!

Anyone who is unvaccinated is most at risk of getting #pertussis (whooping cough). 👶 If contracted, the disease is most dangerous for infants and young children, potentially causing complications such as pneumonia, seizures, or death. Unvaccinated pregnant women may pass the disease to their newborn babies.