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Fliss and James are joined by BBC Wales' Health Correspondent to discuss his interviews with the new Health Minister and whether the extra funding he's announced can cut down waiting lists.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on a review of governance and equity in patient access and waiting lists management at Children's Health Ireland.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on an internal HSE audit into the implementation of the public-only consultant contract.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, outlines the latest in the dispute between the Rotunda maternity hospital in Dublin and the health minister over the full implementation of Public Only Consultant Contracts.

The HSE has apologised unreservedly for the ‘deficits in care' which it said culminated in the untimely and tragic death of a 25-year-old woman, Maxine Maguire in February 2017. For more on this our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers.

The Government unveils a new plan for Special Needs Assistants as thousands of children continue to face delays in disability assessments.Will a new EV scrappage scheme make electric cars more affordable?And is Nigel Farage seeking political advantage from a tragic death amid growing unrest in Britain?Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by: Paul McAuliffe TD, Fianna Fáil David Cullinane, Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent, Irish Examiner Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent Mark Paul, London Correspondent, Irish Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACHE, Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President at AltaMed Health Services, joins the podcast to discuss breaking language barriers in healthcare and closing gaps between patients and providers. He shares how improving communication and cultural understanding can lead to better access, stronger relationships, and improved health outcomes.

In this episode, Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACHE, Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President at AltaMed Health Services, joins the podcast to discuss breaking language barriers in healthcare and closing gaps between patients and providers. He shares how improving communication and cultural understanding can lead to better access, stronger relationships, and improved health outcomes.

Fads come and go, and the latest wellness trend is peptides. Some people are using peptide injections hoping for benefits like better recovery, weight loss or even anti-aging effects, but experts are raising concerns about safety and regulation. Hilary Brueck, Health Correspondent at Business Insider, has been reporting on the rise of peptides and joins us to discuss doctors' concerns about their growing use.

The National Ambulance Service rejects claims its strike action has put patients at risk, saying pay has not kept pace with increased responsibilities. We look at whether talks should resume or if Government intervention is needed.Elsewhere, hospital delays continue in the Mid-West, while questions grow over tighter budget controls and possible spending cuts in 2026.In the UK, Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure amid ministerial resignations and calls for his resignation.Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:Martin Daly TD, Fianna FáilGeorge Lawlor TD, LabourGeorge Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent, Irish TimesNiamh Griffin, Health Correspondent, Irish ExaminerMark Paul, London Correspondent, Irish Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saunas and cold plunges are getting really popular and people say they can boost your mood and come with all sorts of health benefits. So we sent Hannah off to try them out and see what she thought… In this episode we talk about why so many people are into saunas and cold plunges with Emilia Jansson, a BBC journalist and our resident Finn. Plus we'll hear if there's evidence that they're actually good for you with James Gallagher, our Science and Health Correspondent.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler, Chelsea Coates and Ash Mohamed Editor: Verity Wilde

The Norwegian flagged cruise ship which is currently dealing with an outbreak of hantavirus, will dock at the Canary Islands in the coming days. The ship will be met with medical teams upon their arrival. Speaking to Anton was Shauna Bowers, Health Correspondent for the Irish Times.

The Norwegian flagged cruise ship which is currently dealing with an outbreak of hantavirus, will dock at the Canary Islands in the coming days. The ship will be met with medical teams upon their arrival. Speaking to Anton was Shauna Bowers, Health Correspondent for the Irish Times.

People frequently turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok for health advice. Some people argue that using them is similar to an Internet search. But some experts say that chatbots are getting things dangerously wrong.James Gallagher, the BBC's Health Correspondent, explains how chatbots work, what the risks are and how the technology is evolving. We also hear from young people about how and when they seek advice from chatbots. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: William Lee Adams, Santiago Vanegas Maldonado and Benita Barden Editor: Harriet Oliver

The Independent Evaluation of Ireland's response to covid, has been holding a round- table discussion today with Irish and international experts. For the details our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers.

Fergal Bowers, RTE's Health Correspondent, outlines the latest update from Children's Health Ireland regarding the new National Children's Hospital.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on the private briefing to take place this morning by the HSE on an independent review conducted by a UK expert into children's spinal operations.

New research which has just been published in the British Medical Journal, suggests that testing menstrual blood for signs of cervical cancer could be an accurate way of screening for the disease. The BBC's Health Correspondent, Sophie Hutchinson, and Fiona Osgun, Head of Health information at Cancer Research UK join Anita Rani to talk about this new area of research and discuss the options currently open to women. English actor Imogen Poots is back on our screens taking on a challenging role in Kristen Stewart's first feature film, The Chronology of Water. It's a creative adaptation of an acclaimed memoir by American writer Lidia Yuknavitch which centres on her coming to terms with being abused as a child, battling pain and loss, and her ongoing healing journey. Imogen Poots joins Anita in the studio.The Kurdish-led self-administration in the north east of Syria is a territory where for years women have sat at the centre of political life, security and decision-making. But many are worried that the system is now under pressure following a new agreement between Kurdish authorities and the Syrian government, which will integrate the region into the Syrian state being rebuilt after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad in 2024. Anita is joined by Lina Shaikhouni, journalist at the BBC World Service and Dilar Dirik, Kurdish writer and author of The Kurdish Women's Movement: History, Theory, Practice.Paula Varjack talks to Anita about her show Nine Sixteenths. It examines the fallout from the infamous Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake ‘wardrobe malfunction' incident at the 2004 Superbowl and the backlash that almost ruined Jackson's career. The play questions what this says about the demographics of who controls the media, the scrutinising of black women in the public eye and asks if anything has changed?Presenter: Anita Rani Producer : Corinna Jones

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on an increase in hospital waiting lists.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on an enhanced flu vaccine, which is not being offered to over-65s as it was not deemed cost-effective.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on the PAC hearing on the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF).

The HSE's National Ambulance Service has said that failures to meet response targets means that some patients can wait for more than two hours for an emergency service response. Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, has been following a briefing for today's Joint Committee on Health.

Some patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda have had their pre-cancerous cells miscategorised, and they're now being told whether their status is more or less dangerous than previously thought. All while the Health Minister has criticised construction company BAM over the long-delayed National Children's Hospital.Joining Kieran to discuss it all is Co-Founder and Director of the Irish Patients Association, Stephen McMahon, and Health Correspondent for the Irish Examiner, Niamh Griffin.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on HSE's BreastCheck national screening service which has missed its screening targets for a second year in a row.

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Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses a report on Ireland's 19 maternity units, which has uncovered some significant gaps in the reporting of key information by hospitals.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses data published today by The Irish Cancer Society, showing that one female patient waited 169 days to be seen for her first referral to a rapid access clinic for urgent symptomatic breast disease.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 3rd Annual Spring Payer Issues Roundtable features Illan Shapiro Strygler, Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President, AltaMed Health Services. Dr. Shapiro shares how AltaMed leverages data, cultural understanding, and community connection to improve care quality, reduce costs, and advance health equity.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee hearing with Children's Health Ireland.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 3rd Annual Spring Payer Issues Roundtable features Illan Shapiro Strygler, Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President, AltaMed Health Services. Dr. Shapiro shares how AltaMed leverages data, cultural understanding, and community connection to improve care quality, reduce costs, and advance health equity.

Reporter, Julitte Gash on the head of the HSE, Bernard Gloster's statement that he wants to see an end to public hospitals using what's known as insource waiting list funding. Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers, joins Rachael on the same subject.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, explains what changes to the medical guidelines on fitness to drive means for people with a variety of conditions.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, previews what the Oireachtas Committee on Health will hear from Children's Health Ireland later this morning.

Juliet Gash reports from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health today, some committee members expressed zero confidence in the CHI Board and Management and described events as scandalous. Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, joins Cian in studio to discuss.

Juliette Gash highlights key moments from the Dáil Health Committee hearing with HIQA in relation to issues raised about two nursing homes. following the recent RTÉ Investigates documentary. Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers presents the latest update from the Dáil hearing.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, outlines the details behind the suspension of NTPF funding for Beaumont Hospital in mid-April.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, on the latest on the Children's Health Ireland saga, as the NTPF State body suspends funding for private services.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers, reports on Children's Health Ireland's statement responding to claims by the Sunday Times last weekend which stated a consultant moved a patient from a public list to a private list.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on a controversy over an internal Children's Health Ireland report into an unnamed consultant. Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Health, David Cullinane TD, discusses whether or not this CHI report should be published.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on the main findings of the independent clinical audit into dysplasia of the hips (DDH) surgery in children at a number of hospitals.

At least 1,800 children who had hip dysplasia surgery are to be medically reviewed following an audit which found surgeons in Cappagh & Temple Street hospitals were carrying out a high number of unnecessary operations…Marie Sherlock, Labour Party TD and Spokesperson on Health, Shauna Bowers, Health Correspondent with The Irish Times and later Elaine Flanagan, Mother of Harlow and David Cullinane Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Health all join Kieran to discuss.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on an independent review of hip operations. And Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson, David Cullinane, joins Rachael to discuss the review.

Eve Adler is the Ambassador for Education and Outreach at the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation. She is a Health Educator, Registered Nurse, Registered Yoga Teacher, Qi Gong Practitioner, Health Correspondent, and Brain Longevity Specialist. Her diverse experiences in academia, healthcare delivery, health promotion, and media outreach have provided her with opportunities to work internationally with teams of healthcare partners and educators to develop wellness promotion programs and progressive pathways to higher education and employment.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

A baby girl has made history as the first child in the UK to be born from a womb transplant. Amy Isabel Davidson was delivered at the end of February after her mum, Grace, received the womb from her older sister, Amy, in 2023. The pioneering transplant procedure follows decades of work by surgeons Professor Richard Smith and Isabel Quiroga.Daniel Keane, Health Correspondent for the Standard joins us to offer an insight into this medical breakthrough and who might be able to benefit from this procedure in the future.Plus, the Duke of Sussex arrived at the Royal Courts of Justice in London this morning, to appeal the previous decision to downgrade his security arrangements in the UK. The Standard's Court Correspondent, Tristan Kirk, is on hand to explain Prince Harry's case and how it might affect his future visits with his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on an internal audit for the HSE which found it had over €14.6 million in payroll overpayments recorded at the end of 2023.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports that the first pilot screening programme of its kind for lung cancer has been announced for the communities of North Dublin and the North East, using mobile scanning units.

From mental health advocate triathletes to parkrun romantics to World Record teens, we've an absolutely packed episode of Marathon Talk this week! On episode 63, Martin & Deena bring us the latest on World Indoor Records that have been shattered, a New Zealand teen taking on Jakob Ingebritsen's milestones, and we share YOUR stories of matchmaking on the move. Meanwhile, it's a privilege to hear from Raymond Braun, as he opens up about his mental health struggles, the endurance feats that are helping him overcome them, and his marvellous mental health work with Olympians. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on birthday celebrations, seasonal training, Deena's discipline, and how to stay motivated in your training 7:40 - The latest news this week brings us a new World Indoor Record in the 3,000m, a new World Age Group Record for Sam Ruthie, and we share YOUR stories finding love on the run 18:40 - Training Talk is back! With Tokyo round the corner, we bring you tips on how the final weeks pre-race should look, and how to taper and rest up for a perfect race day 27:35 - The incredible Raymond Braun joins us to share the role of endurance athletics in his mental health recovery journey, the remarkable 777 Triathlon Challenge, and his role as mental health correspondent at the Olympic Games Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses the ongoing situation of overcrowding and demand for beds in Irish hospitals.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on a new management team at Portiuncula University Hospital in Co. Galway amid new external reviews into the delivery of nine babies there.

There have been at least 12 police raids on gay clubs in Russia since November 2023, when the country's Supreme court banned what they call 'the global LGBT movement'. BBC Russian Anastasia Golubeva has been talking to activists on the ground to find out how these restrictions are affecting them. Five years ago, COVID-19 was spreading around the world, causing millions of deaths. How did the pandemic change our lives, and what lessons have we learnt from it? With Martin Yip from BBC Chinese and Dorcas Wangira, BBC Africa's Health Correspondent. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Alice Gioia, Hannah Dean and Caroline Ferguson. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)