Advancing cervical cancer elimination in Ireland through research webinar The HSE National Screening Service are running a series of four webinars presenting research that will contribute to us achieving the elimination of cervical cancer in Ireland. The details are below and more information is also available on the flyer below. Join the free webinar series: […]
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has commenced a new analysis of tobacco affordability in Ireland, following a request from the Chief Medical Officer. The findings will support the Department of Health in assessing how the affordability of tobacco products influences smoking behaviour and tobacco control policy. The analysis will examine how tobacco affordability […]
The ‘Reducing Cancer Risk’ e-learning programme for health and social care professionals, accredited for one ICGP CPD point, is available on www.hseland.ie. The 11 modules cover the following topics: tobacco, body weight, vaccinations, alcohol, skin protection, radon, cancer screening, eating for health, breastfeeding, oral contraceptive pill & HRT, physical activity workplace carcinogens. Modules take between […]
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Information Resources: Click here to download the 2026 Cancer Prevention Awareness Day calendar NEW: SunSmart UV Index A5 poster NEW: Help and advice on quitting smoking before your surgery leaflet NEW: Flipbook for Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month Order hard copies of reducing cancer risk resources from www.healthpromotion.ie by selecting ‘cancer’ under the search by topic […]
A landmark study published in The Lancet (June 2026) provides powerful new evidence that human papillomavirus vaccination (HPV) is saving lives, significantly reducing deaths from cervical cancer among young women. Researchers analysed nationwide data in England from 2001 to 2024, examining mortality trends before and after the introduction of the HPV vaccination programme in 2008 […]
The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland have once again teamed up with the GAA and GAA Cúl Camps to support the Healthy Ireland SunSmart campaign and encourage everyone to protect their skin and stay safe in the sun this summer. The partnership will continue throughout summer 2026, with a strong focus […]
The Irish Cancer Society “Your Health Matters” Roadshow The “Your Health Matters” Roadshow events continue throughout the summer in the following venues: Charlestown Shopping Centre, Finglas, Dublin 11 – 1st & 2nd July (Weds & Thurs) MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, Kilkenny – 29th & 30th July (Weds & Thurs) Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise – 12th […]