Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announces plan to reduce long-waiting children for scoliosis surgery and collaborates with international hospitals.

Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced plans to reduce the number of children waiting over four months for scoliosis surgery from 86 to 20 by the end of 2024. Some children have already received treatment abroad. The initiative includes a support package for families covering travel costs. The government is increasing surgical capacity by hiring more staff and collaborating with hospitals in the UK and New York to address the backlog.

October 21, 2024
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