Northern Ireland to invest £1.95m in endometriosis services

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 07:52 · Archive

Northern Ireland's Health Minister has announced £1.95 million investment to improve endometriosis diagnosis and treatment.

Northern Ireland's Health Minister has announced a £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services aimed at improving access to care and reducing waiting times. The funding includes £700,000 for Northern Ireland's two Regional Endometriosis Centres in the Belfast and Western Trusts, with a further £1.25 million allocated across the five Health and Social Care Trusts to strengthen local services and support implementation of a new Regional Endometriosis Pathway.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere in the body, causing severe pelvic pain, fatigue and fertility problems. The announcement was made during a visit to the Regional Endometriosis Centre at Belfast City Hospital, where the Minister observed a Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery platform for gynaecology. Since its launch in May 2026, 130 patients requiring complex surgery have undergone robotic-assisted surgery.

The Minister stated that women with endometriosis deserve timely access to care and support. The investment forms part of wider work to improve women's health services and reduce waiting times across the region.

How it is being reported

• Health Minister announces near £2m investment for endometriosis servicesIt’s estimated one in 10 women here live with the conditionBelfast Telegraph · 2 Nov, 07:25
• 'Women deserve better' - £1.95m endometriosis services investment announced for Northern Ireland"Women deserve timely access to the care and support they need. While there is still much to do, we cannot afford to stand still."Belfast Live · 2 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Northern Ireland · Health Minister · Belfast City Hospital · Belfast and Western Trusts · Health and Social Care Trusts

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