A Key Trends report for Ireland shows a 57% increase in the number of hospital doctors employed in the public health service by 2022, with over 11,800 doctors working in public hospitals. The report also reveals a decrease in mortality rates for diseases such as cancer, circulatory system diseases, ischaemic heart diseases, and respiratory system diseases. The number of nurses and midwives has also increased. Additionally, Ireland has the highest self-perceived health status in the EU and a life expectancy of 82 or above. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly commended the health service for improving mortality rates, emphasizing the need for efficient and productive healthcare in response to demographic changes.
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Almost 12,000 doctors working in Irish public hospitals
