Irish Rural Link dispute WHO call to ban solid fuel Fires
There has been a call to ban the burning of solid fuels such as coal and wood in homes to improve air quality and health. The calls were recently made by Professor John Sodeau from the World Health Organisation following a report that Ireland’s air quality is not…
Ryan urges communities before profits
We are ‘writing cheques we cannot cash as a civilization.’ That’s according to the Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Dr. Mike Ryan. The Sligo native was speaking at a Trocaire event where he received the Romero Award. Ryan says we are creating the conditions…
WHO praise Ireland’s recovery from third wave
The WHO say Ireland’s recovery from the third wave of Covid-19 has been ‘strong and dramatic’ – but is warning of the danger of a fourth wave. Dr David Nabarro, the WHO’s special envoy on Covid-19, says Ireland has rapidly improved after last month’s peak. Yesterday’s figure…
Finding a vaccine is not a race
The World Health Organisation says finding a vaccine for Covid-19 is not a competition. A trial in Oxford has been halted over health concerns after reported side effects from using the medication. Sligo native, Dr Micheal Ryan from the WHO says only when its proven to work, will one be…
Different shopping experiences in store for north west shoppers
The National Public Health Emergency Team meet this morning where growing calls for masks to be used more in community settings will be discussed. Public health officials meet to examine how we are dealing with Covid-19 as a nation. They’ll also review updated World Health Organisation guidance on face coverings,…