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With sexually transmitted infections on the rise, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those students who choose to have sex, to make it safer as the new academic term starts.

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‘Working together to increase physical activity in early years is vital to improving children’s overall health and wellbeing’ - that’s what delegates heard at a seminar about the importance of...

During ‘Freshers’ Week’, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging students across Northern Ireland to think about their drinking and to know their limits if they do choose to drink alcohol...

New ‘Active Travel’ Maps, funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA), for the cities and towns of Derry/ Londonderry, Enniskillen, Limavady, Omagh and Strabane have been launched to encourage local...

Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening disease and during Meningitis Awareness Week (17-23 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding students to be aware of the signs and symptoms.

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As students prepare for the start of the new academic year, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging teenagers and young adults to make sure they are protected against serious infections, such as...

Community, voluntary and statutory organisations within the South Eastern area are invited to apply for Public Health Agency (PHA) small grants to promote health and wellbeing and reduce health...

The PHA is urging smokers to order a free quit today following new research which shows that nearly 65% of smokers found it helped them to give up or cut down on their smoking.

The PHA has...

The Western Investing for Health (WIFH) Partnership, established in 2002, celebrated 10 years of successfully tackling inequalities and promoting good health and emotional wellbeing at a special event...

The Public Health Agency is inviting applications from community/voluntary groups based and working within the five district Council areas of Armagh; Banbridge; Craigavon; Dungannon & South Tyrone...

As children head back to school this week parents across Northern Ireland will be breathing an exhausted sigh of relief. But they may be back at home before you know it, suffering from one of the many...

School pupils across the southern area could benefit from funding to help them pass their English and Mathematics GCSEs, thanks to a partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Gerry Bleakney...