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Dentists in Gibraltar take industrial action over ‘lack of staff and support’

DENTISTS at the Gibraltar’s public health service are taking industrial action because of ‘staff reductions and lack of support from management’, a statement said. The statement on a sign at the Gibraltar

13 Jan, 2024 @ 08:30

Gibraltar·Health

These are the best home treatments for cold or flu this winter – according to the Gibraltar health service

HEALTH chiefs in Gibraltar have advised residents on how to treat themselves for this winter’s wave of flu and colds sweeping the Rock. The Gibraltar Health Authority said people should only visit

21 Dec, 2023 @ 14:47

Gibraltar·Health

European Union abolishes mask-wearing on planes BUT it comes down to individual countries like Spain

Masks are made mandatory in Gibraltar hospital and nursing homes amid spike in Covid, flu and other illnesses

MASKS are back in force at Gibraltar’s main hospital and elderly residences after ‘a severe increase in influenza and other respiratory conditions’, its public health director said. The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA)

20 Dec, 2023 @ 16:49

Gibraltar·Health

Three possible sources identified of Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that killed one in Gibraltar

THE Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that has claimed a life in Gibraltar could have come from three possible sources, its public health chief said Wednesday. Director for Public Health Helen Carter said investigators

13 Dec, 2023 @ 15:52

Gibraltar·Health

SHOCK DEATH: Victim loses fight against Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar hospital after mystery outbreak

A PERSON has tragically died from Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar as health chiefs continue to search out the source that infected four people. Health chiefs reported Monday that the victim had been

12 Dec, 2023 @ 16:26

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Top Gibraltar scientists still puzzled over source of Legionnaire’s disease that infected four people

THE cause of the four cases of Legionnaire’s Disease remains a mystery in Gibraltar as investigations continue, its government said after a new strategic meeting. Medical teams have registered no further cases

5 Dec, 2023 @ 15:17

Gibraltar·Health

Record number of smokers quit smoking in Gibraltar after health service’s Stoptober campaign

OVER a hundred smokers booked an appointment to stop smoking in Gibraltar after last month’s Stoptober campaign, the British territory’s health service said. The number is the highest ever recorded at one

9 Nov, 2023 @ 13:58

Gibraltar

Flu Jab Plans Unveiled For At Least 75 Per Cent Of Elderly Living In Spain S Costa Blanca

Elderly people in Gibraltar can get their free seasonal flu jabs at Casemates on Saturday

A MOBILE health unit will offer free flu jabs at Casemates Square to Gibraltar elderly residents on October 28 before the start of the winter season. The walk-in vaccination clinic will not

27 Oct, 2023 @ 09:41

Gibraltar·Health

Health chiefs launch ‘Stoptober’ as stats show 95% of Gibraltar lung cancer victims are or were smokers

HEALTH chiefs in Gibraltar have launched a new campaign to stop smoking after a study showed that 95% of lung cancer victims locally are or were smokers. The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA)

11 Oct, 2023 @ 15:42

Gibraltar·Health

Vaccines for flu and COVID-19 offer hope to worried Gibraltar elderly and vulnerable this winter

RESIDENTS of Gibraltar who are worried about the seasonal flu or COVID-19 this winter could be in line for a vaccine booster, its health service said. The flu jab will be available

7 Oct, 2023 @ 16:57

Gibraltar·Health

New strategy helps reduce surgery waiting lists by as much as ten times at Gibraltar hospital

A NEW Gibraltar hospital strategy slashed waiting list times by 89 weeks for knee and hip replacements and by 32 weeks for orthopaedic surgery. Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) Director General Patrick Geoghegan

26 Sep, 2023 @ 09:37

Gibraltar·Health

Cancer care with the underwear as Gibraltar teams up with Morrisons to spread NHS advice

HEALTH chiefs in Gibraltar are partnering with the local Morrisons supermarket and the NHS to put cancer awareness messages on underwear labels. The innovative way of drawing attention to the need for

24 Sep, 2023 @ 09:35

Gibraltar·Health

Gibraltar patients get green light to use cannabis after government signs deal with major distributor

MEDICAL cannabis could soon be available to patients suffering with chronic illnesses in Gibraltar after the government struck a deal with a major distributor. Berlin-based Cantourage will supply medical cannabis to the

10 Sep, 2023 @ 09:21

Gibraltar·Health·Lead

Gibraltar health chiefs promote breastfeeding as ‘perfect nutrition to help babies’ in global WHO campaign

GIBRALTAR’S maternity department at St Bernard’s Hospital highlighted the health benefits of breastfeeding babies using the latest research. Aided by the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) Breastfeeding Team, they put on a stand

5 Aug, 2023 @ 08:46

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New operating theatre will slash surgery waiting times by 50% in Gibraltar, health authorities claim

A FIFTH operating theatre opened this week at Gibraltar’s main hospital that will be dedicated to trauma and emergency surgery. The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) said the new specially fitted room at

27 Jul, 2023 @ 09:05

Gibraltar·Lead

New UK health service director general ‘thrilled’ to realise lifelong dream in Gibraltar

THE new Director General hopes to set up ‘an integrated care model’ when he takes over the top job at the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) in October. Kevin McGee, who has 35

13 Jul, 2023 @ 08:45

Gibraltar

UK health and safety agency recognises Gibraltar’s efforts to cut down smoking to WHO standards

A UK government agency has recognised Gibraltar’s work to cut down smoking in the community during a recent presentation. The UK Health Safety Agency Overseas Team presented Minister for Health John Cortes

3 Jul, 2023 @ 15:40

Gibraltar

WARNING: Teething necklaces could strangle or choke babies, Gibraltar public health says

PUBLIC Health chiefs in Gibraltar have warned about the danger to babies caused by teething necklaces. Dr Helen Carter, Director of Public Health and the Gibraltar Health Authority said they could strangle

19 Jun, 2023 @ 13:59

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Spain's Cabinet approves end of indoor mask wearing this Wednesday but with key exceptions

MASKS OFF: No visitors will have to wear masks at Gibraltar’s hospital from Monday, health chiefs reveal

MASK rules will be closer to pre-pandemic from Monday than at any time since COVID-19 first broke out in Gibraltar, health authorities announced. From June 5, all healthcare professionals, staff, patients and

4 Jun, 2023 @ 09:11

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Gibraltar expert looks at how hearing loss can cause severe depression in one-off lecture

HEALTH experts are warning the public in Gibraltar on how hearing loss can lead to severe depression in a local lecture. Mr. Chiti-Batelli, an ENT Consultant at the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA)

9 Mar, 2023 @ 15:53

Gibraltar·Lead

COVID-19 cases jump to 18 in Gibraltar after two recent deaths show pandemic is not over

NEW COVID-19 cases in Gibraltar jumped from 12 to 18 in a week, with two more people dying from the disease recently. A total of 110 Rock residents have now perished with

19 Nov, 2022 @ 10:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Bring your unused medicines to us and help save cash, say Gibraltar health chiefs

HEALTH bosses in Gibraltar have kicked off a campaign to collect unused medicines from former patients to help save cash and prevent poisoning. The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is asking residents to

5 Oct, 2022 @ 17:01

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Gibraltar cuts COVID-19 self-isolation time to five days as cases drop

PEOPLE who get COVID-19 in Gibraltar will now only have to self-isolate for five days after they tested positive, its health authority announced. Director of Public Health Helen Carter said that they

30 Aug, 2022 @ 12:45

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First Gibraltar worker death heightens alarm over Spain virus spread

THE death of a cross-frontier worker in her 40s from COVID-19 has heightened calls for care when visiting highly infected region.

21 Sep, 2020 @ 14:34

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar COVID-19 cases drop to 21 as health workers get more training

ACTIVE cases of the COVID-19 virus have shrunk from the 50s to just under two dozen in a week as a customer care course revs up.

15 Sep, 2020 @ 15:31

Gibraltar

Newly qualified nurses raise the bar in Gibraltar health and care

THE latest group of 16 nurses to complete their courses are already at work in the health service to help in the fight against COVID-19 at every level.

10 Jul, 2020 @ 18:07

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