The roll-out of the Encompass system across Northern Ireland’s healthcare sector, which began last year, has been termed as necessary despite challenges. The first baby in the region with a fully digitised healthcare record, born just hours after the system’s launch, turned one recently.

European Commission launches consultation on strengthening healthcare cyber defenses, seeks input by Jun. 30
The European Commission has started a consultation on its January Action Plan, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity for healthcare providers and hospitals. This includes building strategies