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Peer support could be key to helping more mothers breastfeed beyond the first few weeks of birth, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA). 

Today [1 August] sees the start of World Breastfeeding...

Ahead of World Hepatitis Day on Sunday 28 July, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people who think they may be at risk from hepatitis B or C infection to get tested. 

The latest figures from...

Long summer days are stretching ahead and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging families to get active together, combining fun and physical activity.

Being active is great for the body and mind...

During adverse weather many people can experience a range of situations associated with the extreme weather such as cold and freezing temperatures, no electricity or mains water and flooding.  The...

An anti-cancer drug has been proven to be equally as effective in treating the most common cause of blindness in older adults as a more expensive drug specifically formulated for this purpose.

The...

With the holiday season in full swing, and many young adults across Northern Ireland choosing to celebrate the good weather, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Council for the Homeless have come...

With Northern Ireland experiencing the current high temperatures, the Public Health Agency would remind the public and healthcare professionals that the heat can be harmful to your health.  The...

As Northern Ireland enjoys soaring temperatures, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding sun-seekers – take as much care in the sun at home as you would abroad!

D...

There are currently around 200 people in Northern Ireland on the waiting list for a transplant and 16 people in Northern Ireland died due to the shortage of organs in the last year*. NHS Blood and...

Now that schools are finished for the summer and parents are thinking of activities to keep their children entertained, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding families about the importance of...

As part of Belfast PRIDE 2013 the Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new e-learning programme to help raise awareness and understanding of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGB&T) issues...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using its early warning system to raise awareness of the risks of drug misuse in light of recent reports and local concerns regarding incidents which may be related...