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As Easter approaches and many families are gearing up for day trips and excursions, the Public Health Agency (PHA) would like to commend the  many businesses across Northern Ireland that are members...

The Twilight Zone Art exhibition, (launched 29 March ) at the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast, represents the work of 40 young people currently living in residential units across Northern Ireland. The...

Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in Northern Ireland and over 400 people die from the disease each year. However, the good news is that early detection can make a real difference as to...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) supported by the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council (NIPEC) today launched a unique job planning toolkit to assist Clinical Nurse Specialists with...

The seventh annual Public Health Agency (PHA) media awards, with the Western Investing for Health Partnership, have honoured media students for their grasp of public health issues at an awards...

Experiment with alternative ways of adding flavour to food instead of picking up the salt cellar - that is the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) during Salt Awareness Week (26th March – 1st...

An international conference organised by the Public Health Agency (PHA) will mark this year’s World TB Day on 24 March.

Although the number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases in Northern Ireland is low...

The arrival of brighter nights with the clocks going forward on 25 March provides the perfect opportunity for everyone to get more active, advises the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Experts recommend that...

With the Six Nations drawing to an end, it has been an exciting few weeks to get together with friends and family to cheer on the boys in green! With all that potential for celebration, the Public...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) welcomes 30 newly qualified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainers within the community, voluntary and statutory sectors. These additional trainers can now train others...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has received notification that a pupil at St Joseph’s Primary School, Slate Street, Belfast has been diagnosed and treated for suspected Tuberculosis (TB).

An information...

To mark No Smoking Day 2012, ( Wednesday 14 March) the Public Health Agency, PHA, has teamed up with UTV to sponsor  a series of mini health programmes entitled ‘Take The Leap’  which will focus on...