NI Health

20 hrs ago

A baby sleeping on his or her mother's chest. The mum's chin, nose and lips can be seen with her chin gently resting on the baby's head. She wears a light top and has a blonde bob.

New Belfast maternity hospital could face a further 28-month delay

The health minister says he is " far from finished" on the matter.

20 hrs ago

Shows a child wearing a purple t-shirt and jeans playing with flowers

Garden opens to help stroke patients recover

The tranquil space has wildlife-friendly flowers and garden benches to provide a space for patients.

Fergal and Catherine Sherry sit in the front seat of a car while their three sons sit in the back seat. Catherine is taking a selfie and the family are all smiling at the camera. Sitting in the front passenger seat on the right, Catherine has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing a light wash denim jacket. Fergal is sat in the driver's seat and has grey hair and is wearing a blue, red, green and yellow plaid shirt. The young boys are all bunched together in the back seat wearing dark clothing and are smiling.

'No mum should have to leave her children for cancer treatment'

Catherine Sherry died in London in May, where she was undergoing specialised cancer treatment.

5 days ago

A woman (neck below) in a yellow jumper holding a bottle of medicine with an orange wrapper.

Questions over cost of muscular dystrophy drug in Belfast Trust

The drug, Givinostat, has been approved as safe for use but Belfast Health Trust, NI's specialist centre for the condition, has so far declined to begin the treatment.

5 days ago

6 days ago

A generic picture shows three surgeons in blue scrubs one of whom is holding a pair of scissors

Board asked if they are 'fit to govern' Belfast Trust

This follows a review of the cardiac surgery unit which revealed a culture of bullying and staff fearful of speaking out.

6 days ago

A woman after receiving a vaccination. You can only see her arm and hand holding her green top up at the sleeve and a pair of hands in blue gloves holding a needle and placing cotton padding on the woman's arm.

First gonorrhoea vaccinations to start in August

Gonorrhoea is now the most prevalent STI diagnosed in sexual health clinics in Northern Ireland.

Dr Stephen Reaney is wearing a light-blue shirt and black puffer jacket.
He is standing in an example of one of the tent-like hospital rooms he works in across the globe, which was on display at Dundonald Elim Church

From Craigavon wards to Ukraine field hospitals

Dr Stephen Reaney travels the world as a volunteer, providing urgent medical care for those in need.

5 Jun 2025

Mike Nesbitt has short grey hair and metal square glasses. He is speaking. He is wearing a white shirt, pink tie and a black blazer.

Extra measures for Belfast Trust after bullying claims

It comes after a leaked review alleged surgeons threw instruments and bullied nurses within the regional cardiac surgery unit.

5 Jun 2025