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Falls can be a significant cause of harm to patients in receipt of Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland and are among some of the most frequent adverse incidents.

Although all falls cannot...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new childhood vaccination programme to protect babies against the diarrhoea and vomiting bug rotavirus, a very common and potentially serious infection of...

A new leaflet and poster – ‘A grandparent’s guide to supporting breastfeeding’ – have been launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA).

The posters and leaflets are to provide information to...

Health Minister Edwin Poots has said that breastfeeding gives babies a great start in life.

The Minister was speaking as he launched a new Breastfeeding Strategy for Northern Ireland. The launch took...

School’s almost out for summer and this is a great time to talk to your child about their, and your, use of alcohol.

Exams will soon be over for thousands of students and many will be thinking of...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has recognised the outstanding commitment of Derry Credit Union Limited to creating a healthy workplace.

The PHA-sponsored Healthy Workplace Award 2013 was presented to...

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in Northern Ireland, with around 3,330 developing it every year, so a major conference taking place in Belfast today has looked at what is being...

Waists across the Northern area are set to be measured over coming months as part of the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Choose to Live Better campaign.

Thirteen leisure centres in the Northern area have...

Major events can attract thousands of visitors from all over the world. When many people are gathered together for such events, there can be an increased risk to public health, so the Public Health...

During Cervical Cancer Awareness Week  (9–15 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding women to take up invites to have a regular screening test for cervical cancer – it could literally save...

Over the past 100 years, life expectancy for men and women in Northern Ireland has risen by over 30 years and this massive achievement will be celebrated today at the Public Health Agency’s (PHA)...

A cookery demonstration held by the Public Health Agency (PHA) has provided food for thought for a local men’s group.

The demonstration took place recently in the Ballyoran Community Centre in east...