Press Releases
Novartis Ireland launches TOBI® Podhaler® for cystic fibrosis patients [08-11-2011]TOBI Podhaler is a new dry powder form of tobramycin for treating chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients over six. Data show new formulation reduces administration time by 72% compared to TOBI, with same efficacy1 and using more convenient, patient-friendly device. CF is a life-threatening genetic disease primarily affecting children and young adults – complex daily treatment reduces their ability to lead normal lives. VIEW MORE »
Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Commences [01-07-2011]
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St. Vincents Hospital Inpatient and Day Care Facilities for PWCF [16-04-2011]
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Contract Signed for St Vincent's University Hospital [14-10-2010]
St Vincent's University Hospital has signed a contract with John Paul Construction Ltd for the construction of a new ward block on its campus.
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Cystic Fibroiss Centre Delay [14-04-2010]
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Charity Table Quiz with a Difference [13-04-2010]
Celebrities, media and companies join forces in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland VIEW MORE »
IPPA Launches Happy Faces 2010 in aid of CFAI [25-03-2010]
People invited to have their portrait taken and help raise money for vital isolation facilities for people living with Cystic Fibrosis VIEW MORE »
CFAI Buy a Brick Campaign [01-05-2009]
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) launch a major National Campaign to fundraise for dedicated CF units throughout the country. VIEW MORE »
CFAI 11th Hour Plea to Minister Harney [07-04-2009]
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Statement - from Press & Communication Office of Department of Health and Children [07-04-2009]
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Statement from Orla Tinsley [07-04-2009]
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CFAI Reaction to Ministers Statement [07-04-2009]
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Irish War Crimes [31-03-2009]
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HSE Talk to Press but not to CF Patients [31-03-2009]
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The Cystic Fibrosis Association welcomes the first CF double lung transplant at Mater Hospital Dublin [10-08-2007]
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"SICK WAITING" Campaign Launched [17-04-2007]
People with cystic fibrosis fear using health service and believe politicians responsible for delays in accessing services VIEW MORE »
CYSTIC FIBROSIS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND JOIN APPEAL FOR ORGAN DONORS [26-03-2007]
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) has today 26th March appealed to members of the public to give the gift of life by supporting organ donation and by carrying a donor card. VIEW MORE »
National Awareness Week 2007 [29-01-2007]
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Who will buy me more time ? [31-05-2006]
"Who will buy me more time ? " pleads Mary Hand, aged 23, who has Cystic Fibrosis and is currently waiting for a lung transplant. VIEW MORE »
