Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex and met staff and patients at its Regional Endoscopy Centre and Day Procedure Centre. The visit highlighted the contribution both services are making to help more people access assessment, diagnostics and treatment while supporting efforts to reduce regional waiting lists.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has congratulated the latest group of students who have graduated from the Department’s Civil Engineering Skills Academy.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has congratulated Prison Service and Police Service of Northern Ireland staff who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

The Health Minister has announced a one-off Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination programme for adolescents in Northern Ireland, in line with announcements across the UK.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited the Mater Hospital, Belfast to show solidarity with healthcare workers following recent reports of threats, intimidation and racist attacks against staff.