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New pharmacy campaign encourages older people to get active
14 February 2023
A new campaign focussing on the importance and benefits of physical activity as we get older has been launched in pharmacies across Northern Ireland.
‘Live Longer and Stronger Ageing Well’ is...
Choose to protect yourself - always use a condom
07 February 2023
Public Health Agency (PHA) is rolling out a mass media campaign aimed at improving and protecting people’s sexual health and wellbeing. This comes as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to...
Be aware of symptoms this World Cancer Day
03 February 2023
As we approach World Cancer Day on Saturday 4 February, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the signs and symptoms of cancer and encouraging people to seek medical advice from their GP if...
‘Talking really helps’ campaign launched 2023
25 January 2023
A new campaign from the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone with feelings of anxiety or distress, or who is in crisis, to start the conversation about their thoughts and feelings.
The...
Take up life-saving cervical screening when invited
20 January 2023
Attending for cervical screening could save your life – that’s the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) this Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23-29 January).
Between 2016 and 2020 in Northern...
Top tips on preventing falls at home this winter
18 January 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) in partnership with local councils is issuing advice on how you can take measures to reduce your risk of falls at home this winter.
In 2020 there were 251 deaths...
Public consultation on suicide bereavement services
16 January 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has today [Monday 16 January] launched a public consultation on services for those who have been bereaved by suicide.
The 12-week consultation runs until Sunday 9 April...