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Around 360,000 people aged 16 years and over in Northern Ireland smoke, and sadly half of smokers here die early because of their habit.

To help tackle this issue, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is...

Influenza is starting to appear in Northern Ireland as expected at this time of year. This reinforces the need for people who are ‘at risk’ to get the vaccine as soon as possible, and this is...

The third annual Twilight Zone youth arts exhibition will be launched tonight [Tuesday 28 January] at the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast.

The exhibition will showcase artistic skills in film-making...

Clothing and other protective items are being distributed to organisations working directly with people who are sleeping rough across Belfast, so that they can provide a rapid response and help...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has hosted an event to discuss the on-going work with the further education sector in Northern Ireland on how best to support the sexual health of young people.

The Best...

Influenza (commonly referred to as 'seasonal flu') is a respiratory illness associated with infection by influenza virus. Seasonal flu is made up of several strains including H1N1 (swine flu).  This...

If you are expecting a new baby this year, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging you to give your little one the best start by protecting them against the diarrhoea and vomiting bug rotavirus.

Since...

During Cervical Cancer Awareness week (19-25 January) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding women to take up invites to have a regular screening test for cervical cancer – it could literally...

Today has been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ in light of claims that it is the “most depressing day of the year”, and while the science behind it remains to be proven, the Public Health Agency (PHA) says that...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has produced a new leaflet for mums-to-be. ‘Getting to know your baby: How to start connecting with your baby’ has been written to help mothers understand why it is...

Today the Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new resource pack designed to assist nursery schools and playgroups deliver a healthy breaks scheme. All nursery schools and playgroups in Northern...

The Health and Social Care Board and Public Health Agency have developed a draft plan for volunteering in health and social care.

Volunteering has always played a significant role in the delivery of...