The Department of Health has recently hired two deputy chief medical officers in response to challenges it faced in filling these key roles, which have been deemed essential for addressing clinical risks. Prior concerns regarding the vacancies were intensified by the resignation of former chief medical officer Prof Breda Smyth, who left just 18 months after assuming her position. These staffing difficulties raise alarms about the country's ability to respond effectively to future health emergencies, pointing to an urgent need for strong leadership in health services.
The Department of Health has taken action to fill critical vacancies by hiring two new deputy chief medical officers, highlighting previous difficulties in staffing these crucial roles.
Before Prof Breda Smyth's departure as chief medical officer, concerns were raised regarding the implications of unfilled positions on the country’s readiness for health emergencies.
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