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In light of the recent heavy downpours, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people of the potential public health risks associated with flooding.

The main risk relates to injuries caused by...

With the majority of cases of cervical cancer occurring in women who have either never had a screening test, or who have not had a screening test in the last three to five years, the Public Health...

Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness, premature death and health inequality throughout Northern Ireland, with approximately 2,300 people dying prematurely each year from smoking...

It’s the last week of National Walking Month, but the Public Health Agency (PHA) says there’s still time to put on your walking shoes and take a stroll as part of your everyday life.
Walking is one of...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to drive forward with its commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing and reducing levels of suicide in Northern Ireland with the publication of...

‘It’s ok to ask about clinical research’ is the message from the launch of the public awareness campaign to encourage patients, carers and the public to ask healthcare professionals if there is a...

“Don’t bottle it up” is the message from health and social care professionals this week during Dementia Awareness week 2014.

The Public Health Agency and Health and Social Care Board are working...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is lending a helping hand to new mums through a Breastfeeding Peer Support programme which has welcomed 10 new volunteer members.
The volunteers are women who have...

Since July last year the routine childhood immunisation schedule has included the rotavirus vaccine to help protect babies against the very common and potentially serious diarrhoea and vomiting bug...

Parents and carers in the Lisburn have been asked for their views on how best to develop services for children aged 0-3 in their area.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is one of the lead partners in the...

The Belfast Strategic Partnership (BSP) has launched a consultation process today, entitled: ‘Building Emotional Resilience Strategy 2014-17’.

The BSP’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Thematic...

call has been issued for patients, families and carers to complete a major all-island survey of palliative care experiences.

The 'Let’s Talk About' survey is the first of its kind across Ireland and...