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Health · IrelandIt emerged this week that Ireland’s government will delay new alcohol health warnings on drinks until 2028, prompting relief in Europe’s wine trade and frustration for public health campaigners. Warnings were originally set to be introduced from May 2026, and Irish media reports suggested economic considerations may have played a role in ministers’ decision to extend the timeline. A delay presents an opportunity for a rethink, according to Europ…See the Story
Ireland Delays 'Landmark' Health Warnings on Alcohol

Hepatitis C · Wales‘The longer their health needs are unaddressed, the more intense they become’ People experiencing homelessness are one of the most at-risk groups for hepatitis C infection, the St Mungo’s charity has warned in advance of next week’s World Hepatitis Day. ‘Hep C is a real risk for the people we support,’ said the organisation’s hepatitis C coordinator, Sara Hide. ‘The intense psychological trauma of being homeless can lead to substance use and sha…Read Article