Podcasts about professor sam mcconkey

Sweden has recorded Europe's first case of a new variant of mpox virus. This comes after the World Health Organisation declared a global health emergency this week after it's spread in central and east Africa. We speak to Professor Sam McConkey, Head of the department of international health and tropical medicine at RCSI University of Medicine Health Sciences.

Sweden has recorded Europe's first case of a new variant of mpox virus. This comes after the World Health Organisation declared a global health emergency this week after it's spread in central and east Africa. We speak to Professor Sam McConkey, Head of the department of international health and tropical medicine at RCSI University of Medicine Health Sciences.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced that he expects an Irish Covid Inquiry. Is this a realistic goal for the government? And what should we expect?Joining Kieran to discuss is Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland, John Lee and Professor Sam McConkey from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Professor Sam McConkey, Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Dr. Yvonne Williams, GP based in County Clare

A person in Germany has been cured of HIV, that's according to a study published in the Nature Medicine Journal this week. He is the 3rd person to be reported as medically cured of the disease in recent years. Seán was joined by Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland to discuss…

A person in Germany has been cured of HIV, that's according to a study published in the Nature Medicine Journal this week. He is the 3rd person to be reported as medically cured of the disease in recent years. Seán was joined by Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland to discuss…

Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons discusses the comments from WHO chief who said the end of covid "is in sight".

Mask-wearing for long-distance travel will return to Germany from October to early April in anticipation of rising virus cases during the winter older season. The mandatory presentation of a negative coronavirus test will also apply to hospitals, nursing homes, and similar institutions with vulnerable people as part of these plans. So should Ireland consider imposing similar measures for the winter? To discuss further Shane spoke to Professor Sam McConkey an Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.  

Mask-wearing for long-distance travel will return to Germany from October to early April in anticipation of rising virus cases during the winter older season. The mandatory presentation of a negative coronavirus test will also apply to hospitals, nursing homes, and similar institutions with vulnerable people as part of these plans. So should Ireland consider imposing similar measures for the winter? To discuss further Shane spoke to Professor Sam McConkey an Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.  

85 cases of Monkeypox here, how worried should we be? Pat was joined on the show by Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist RCSI.

The first case of Monkeypox was confirmed in Ireland on Friday. But just how much do we know about this virus which is much milder and less transmissible than Covid. Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland spoke to Shane on the show this morning.

The first case of Monkeypox was confirmed in Ireland on Friday. But just how much do we know about this virus which is much milder and less transmissible than Covid. Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland spoke to Shane on the show this morning.

Have we underestimated the number of deaths due to covid here, should we be concerned? To discuss Pat was joined on the show this morning by Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist RCSI.  Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

The Taoiseach has not ruled out the introduction of further Covid-19 restrictions before Christmas, as Omicron threatens to become the dominant strain in the country.  Joining Ciara this morning with more on this was Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

with Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the RCSI and Dr Nick Flynn, Clinical Director of GoSafe48

Green Party annual conference, new Covid variant and hauliers protest. Panel: Green Party Minister Catherine Martin, Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane, People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett, Professor Sam McConkey and Dr Nick Flynn

Professor Sam McConkey, Head of the Department of International Health and Tropical Medicine at the RCSI and Consultant in Infectious Diseases

Claire Brock is joined by Minister Simon Harris, Róisín Shortall TD, Cormac Devlin TD, Zara King, Amanda Ferguson, Professor Sam McConkey, Lorraine Keane, Adrian Weckler See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons

Dr Niamh Lynch, consultant paediatrician, Bons Secours, Cork - Phone & Professor Sam McConkey, Head of Department of International Health and Tropical Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons.

Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Martin Coyne, GP in Lifford, Co. Donegal, Danile McConnell, Political Editor, Irish Examiner

Dr. Carmel Mullaney, Director of Public Health South East, Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Daniel McConnell, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euronews, and Professor Sam McConkey, Royal College of Surgeons, on international travel and the Indian variant.

Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

On Monday afternoon Niall Boylan spoke about the idea of giving jail time to tourists who don't adhere to the quarantine guidelines. Professor Sam McConkey said compliance with the 14-day quarantine rules would be greatly helped by increased enforcement of the existing regulations and suggested jail times for people who disobeyed the quarantine rules. Do you agree with this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday afternoon Niall Boylan spoke about the idea of giving jail time to tourists who don't adhere to the quarantine guidelines. Professor Sam McConkey said compliance with the 14-day quarantine rules would be greatly helped by increased enforcement of the existing regulations and suggested jail times for people who disobeyed the quarantine rules. Do you agree with this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Sam McConkey has been one of the most prominent communicators of the science behind the pandemic response in Ireland. Here he talks to Irish Times deputy editor Deirdre Veldon about how we will live with Covid-19 in the months and years ahead, affecting how our businesses work, making smaller school class sizes necessary, and creating a new global divide between nations on top of the virus and those where it remains widespread. Professor McConkey is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of International Health and Tropical Medicine at the RCSI.