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Medicines legislation update ahead of vaccine roll-out

Amendments to the Island’s medicines legislation to help the Government prepare for a large scale Covid-19 vaccination programme will be tabled at this month’s...
Monday, 16 November 2020

Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 12 November 2020

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for taking the time to watch and listen today. I am delighted to be joined today by the Minister for Health and Social...
Thursday, 12 November 2020

Chief Minister welcomes encouraging vaccine milestone

Reports that clinical trials of a vaccine for COVID-19 have shown it can prevent 90% of people from getting the virus have been welcomed by the Chief Minister,...
Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Opinions sought on specialist health and care services

Two new online surveys have opened to gather feedback from the public on the health and care services provided to people with autism and children with complex...
Monday, 9 November 2020

Health Service roll-out of diabetes type 1 testing monitors

The Island’s health service is to provide sensor systems to adults and children with type 1 diabetes.    Freestyle Libre sensors will be available for adults...
Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Survey views will steer transformation of cancer services

People who have experienced cancer are being invited to take part in a questionnaire on the Island’s cancer services – to help build improved, patient-centred...
Monday, 2 November 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 detected - 2 November 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.  Both individuals, from separate households, were already self-isolating having returned to the...
Monday, 2 November 2020

One new case of COVID-19 detected - 30 October 2020

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man.  The individual became symptomatic during their self-isolation period having recently returned...
Friday, 30 October 2020

Key appointment to board of Manx Care

The formation of Manx Care - the body tasked with delivering health and care services across the Isle of Man - has taken a significant step forward with the...
Friday, 16 October 2020

Deal allows GPs to sit exams on Island

GPs will be able to progress their studies without leaving the Isle of Man under a new agreement that lets them sit exams on Island. Since 2015, all GP...
Thursday, 15 October 2020
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