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25/04/2025

April 25th is World Malaria Day, the theme this year is, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”.

Malaria is preventable and curable. When travelling to countries affected by malaria take personal preventive actions to avoid infection:

Use mosquito repellent

Sleep under bed nets

Wear full-sleeved protective clothing

Take anti-malarial medications

If you have returned from a country affected by malaria and are experiencing malaria symptoms seek medical advice and inform your healthcare professional of your travel history.

09/09/2024

The September issue of Epi Insight includes an article on communicable disease surveillance in the context of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Read the full article at the link in our bio 🏋️‍♀️⛹️‍♂️

04/09/2024

The latest issue of Epi Insight features summaries of recently published articles in the areas of mpox, HIV and STIs.

These include studies on the first year of mpox clade II in Ireland, continued circulation of mpox clade II and understanding s*xual health service access for gay, bis*xual and other men who have s*x with men in Ireland during the COVID-19 crisis.

Read the full issue at the link in bio 🔗

12/06/2024

Surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Infections is enabling us to identify seasonal variations in virus circulation and changes in disease patterns.

Read the article in the latest issue of Epi Insight see link bio

31/05/2024

The latest issue of Epi Insight features an article on the National Wastewater Surveillance Programme collaboration with the EU-WISH European Commission initiative.

This collaboration will enable Ireland to achieve its required targets under the proposed revision to the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.

Read the full article at the link in our bio 💧🔗

24/05/2024

Lyme disease is spread through the bite of a tick. These are small brown bugs that can be found outdoors in Ireland.

Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves, using insect repellent, and checking for ticks after spending time outside.

For more information, visit the link in our bio 🔗🌳

21/05/2024

The latest issue of Epi Insight features a summary of Hand Hygiene compliance in Irish hospitals. Read it at the link in our bio.

For each Hand Hygiene audit, Healthcare Workers in acute hospitals are observed for their compliance to methodology.

20/05/2024

Travelling to the Hajj?

Ensure you have received MenACWY vaccine.
Cover your cough and wash hands regularly with soap and water.
If you have a fever (38°C or over), coughing or breathing difficulties seek medical attention.

For more information go to the link in our bio.

25/04/2024

World Malaria Day takes place on 25th April and is commemorated annually to highlight the burden of malaria globally and the progress made to date by the global community towards malaria control.

World Malaria Day is also a timely reminder that malaria is a risk to Irish residents travelling to countries affected by malaria, and provides an opportunity to highlight to intending travellers the measures they can take to minimize their risk of contracting the disease. While the most highly malarious areas of the world are in Africa, countries in Asia and South America also pose a risk.

In 2023, 89 cases of malaria were reported in Ireland. This is an increase compared to 53 cases reported in 2022, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels. Eight cases in children under 18 years old were reported in 2023 in Ireland. Nigeria was the most commonly reported country of infection (n=10 cases) in 2023.

To find out more, click the link in our bio 🔗🦟

18/04/2024

We were delighted to be nominated for an Customer Success Award in the Community Engagement Category.

HPSC were nominated for the new notifiable disease hub, which displays Irish infectious disease data in an up to date and dynamic way.

You can view the hub at the link in our bio 📊🔗

15/04/2024

The latest issue of Epi Insight features an article on the recent increase in the number of s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) notified in Ireland in 2023 compared to recent years.

Read more at the link in bio 🔗

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