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Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging greater support for parents who choose to breastfeed.

Following this year’s theme of “Empower Parents...

This World Hepatitis Day [Sunday 28 July], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone who thinks they may be at risk of having contracted hepatitis to get tested and treated.

Viral...

Over 500 pharmacies across Northern Ireland are currently offering advice to patients and customers on how they can stay safe in the sun.

This is part of the new Living Well service which offers...

Needle and syringe exchange schemes (NSES) are supporting the health and wellbeing of our whole community and provide those who inject substances with direct access to a health professional, who can...

As many get ready for Twelfth of July celebrations, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink to keep an eye on their alcohol intake by making a plan of setting a limit and...

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially fatal condition which can particularly affect older men, but can be detected with a simple ultrasound screening test. In Northern Ireland the AAA...

Community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for small grants which can be used to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) aims to work...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents of children who will be entering year 9 in September that they will be offered the HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccine during the first school term...

As we venture outdoors over the summer months the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from tick bites. Tick bites can cause Lyme disease, a serious and...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women to get the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine between 16 and 32 weeks of their pregnancy.

As we enter the final week of the Active Travel Challenge (ATC), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging those who haven’t joined yet to sign up, get active and get involved in a healthier...

This Alcohol Awareness Week (17-23 June), drinkers are being encouraged to take a closer look at their drinking habits and count their units to see if they’re staying within the recommended weekly...