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Vigilance urged on meningitis
13 December 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling for people to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, with the prevalence of this potentially life-threatening illness at its highest...
Primary HPV cervical screening introduced in Northern Ireland
11 December 2023
The Northern Ireland Cervical Screening programme has introduced full primary HPV testing into the cervical screening pathway. The full integration of HPV testing brings Northern Ireland in line with...
Party-goers reminded of dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs
08 December 2023
As the festive party season gets in to full swing, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the potential dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs.
Most fatal overdoses involve the use of...
Five Specialist Perinatal Mental Health teams in place across Northern Ireland
07 December 2023
With five specialist perinatal mental health care teams now operating, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging new and expectant mothers in need of support to avail of the service.
Community Pharmacies encourage people to ‘take 5 steps to wellbeing’ this winter
04 December 2023
Living Well community pharmacies are backing a call for people to look after their mental health this December and January.
World AIDS Day: safe sex and testing encouraged to reduce transmission
01 December 2023
On World AIDS Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is celebrating the huge progress made with HIV. There are excellent treatments available for HIV which mean that someone who is diagnosed early can...
Make sure MMR vaccine is up-to-date before travelling this Christmas
30 November 2023
Those who have never received the measles vaccine are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible by the Public Health Agency (PHA) to reduce their risk in the lead up to Christmas.
Following a...
International Men’s Day – seek help with mental health
16 November 2023
Ahead of International Men’s Day on Sunday 19 November the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging men with feelings of anxiety or distress, or who may be in crisis, to start the conversation about...