Noble’s Hospital was given assistance from medical centres in the UK after a patient was infected with a rare form of CJD.
Health authorities confirmed they had treated an individual for sporadic CJD, which affects just one in every million people.
It’s the same virus that produces conditions like mad cow disease, although this version is not infectious or a threat to the public.
Dr Kishore is the director of public health, he told us help was on hand from hospitals in the UK (audio):
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MHK has urgent question about Steam Packet fuel charges
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Future of TT course restaurant to be decided
A well-known former restaurant on the TT course will find out its fate next week.
Dawn Walk with the Samaritans this weekend
The Isle of Man Samaritans are holding their Dawn Walk event this weekend.
Airport issues travel advice amid bus strike
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UK farmer conned out of thousands for "Manx" shepherd's hut
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TT team founder's life to be celebrated in Leeds
The life of the founder of one of the TT's most iconic teams will be celebrated next month.
Manx Care rapped over Roundhouse FOI response
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