Galway Bay fm newsroom - There are calls for a clinic to be established in Galway specifically for people suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon says a so-called long COVID clinic is needed for those experiencing the lingering, debilitating effects of the virus.
Currently there are only two such clinics nationwide - with one each located in Cork and Dublin.
It comes as the WHO has asked that governments recognise the long-term effects of COVID-19 and ensure access to health services for all affected patients.
The side-effects of long COVID include fatigue, a cough, shortness of breath and inflammation and injury of major organs - including the lungs and heart.
Deputy Cannon says setting up the clinic is vital for patients in the west - to hear more, tune in to FYI Galway@5...
