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The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Environmental Health Officers from Belfast City Council are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 linked to Flicks restaurant in...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) today called for people to be aware of the continuing presence of the winter vomiting virus within both the community and healthcare facilities. The PHA recommends...

‘Self-management and structured care of asthma are key to improving the quality of life of people living with the lifelong condition’, that’s what delegates heard at a conference hosted yesterday (07...

Health and social care (HSC) workers throughout Northern Ireland are being urged by the Public Health Agency (PHA) to help reduce the spread of flu in health and social care settings by getting the...

All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) in conjunction with the Public Health Agency’s Health and Social Care Research and Development Division (PHA HSC R&D) is pleased to...

As we move into November, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people who are eligible for the flu vaccine but haven’t yet had it, to get it as soon as possible. There has been a very good...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Environmental Health Officers from Belfast City Council are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 linked to Flicks restaurant in...

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers among both men and women in Northern Ireland, with round 900 new cases diagnosed each year, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on people to use...

In response to the recent number of tragic sudden deaths in Fermanagh, representatives from the Fermanagh Community Response Group would like to express their sadness and concern at the recent loss of...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has welcomed the results of the Independent Review of Breast Screening, published today [30 October], and is urging all women to continue to attend for screening when...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to ensure whooping cough (pertussis) immunisations are fully up to date, following a rise in the numbers of...

As Hallowe’en approaches, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those who choose to drink to be aware of their alcoholic units, particularly in party punch and cocktails and to stay within safe...