The Action to Address the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children Experiencing Marginalisation and Homelessness report, written in collaboration with the RCPI, underlines the urgent need for schools to reopen.
Dr Louise Kyne, Dean of the Faculty of Paediatrics at the RCPI, said the Covid-19 crisis had exposed and amplified existing inequalities and risks of harm facing vulnerable children.
“This report underlines how important it is to consider these vulnerable children, particularly the special needs group.
“It highlights the essential role of schools in providing not only education but in supporting a wide range of social, emotional, physical, developmental and mental health needs. Parents are reporting regression in their children with special needs.”
There s been a 66% increase in eating disorder hospital admissions during pandemic in Ireland
That’s according to an article published in this month’s Irish Medical Journal. By Hayley Halpin Thursday 21 Jan 2021, 5:26 PM Jan 21st 2021, 5:26 PM 18,492 Views 24 Comments
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THERE HAS BEEN a sharp increase in hospital admissions for eating disorders (EDs) during the Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland.
An article published in this month’s Irish Medical Journal notes that there was a 66% increase in hospital admissions for EDs in 2020 compared to 2019.
The authors said that a number of factors likely play a role in this significant increase, including distress, anxiety relating to the pandemic, pre-existing morbidity, the interplay of social and economic factors, the i
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Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
(pic) said the efforts of MOH in containing Covid-19 transmission in the country would continue and public health facilities have so far been able to take on the pandemic.
He was speaking at the launch of a coffee book titled The Fight Against Uncertainty: Hospital Services Journey In Combating Covid-19 , which was conducted virtually here Thursday (Dec 31).
While wishing all Malaysians a happy new year, Dr Noor Hisham again reminded the people to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) such as observing physical distancing, wearing face mask, washing hands frequently and avoiding crowded places while gathering with the family to welcome the new year.