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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents and carers to be aware of key signs that could indicate that their child may have developed Type 1 diabetes.  With Type 1 diabetes, early diagnosis is...

To mark International Men’s Health Week (10-16 June), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is taking the opportunity to highlight the many health benefits experienced by men who have joined Men’s Sheds...

With schools finishing up soon for the summer holidays, parents are being encouraged to talk to their children and teenagers about the dangers of using alcohol and drugs.

A conference to discuss the overarching policies and actions needed to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities for the people of Northern Ireland has drawn almost 200 participants...

Accidents are the main cause of death for children post-infancy, with many occurring in the home. During Child Safety Week (3-9 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting steps to make your...

A new programme aimed at offering advice to pharmacy customers on public health issues is being launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA), the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and Community...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about free Stop Smoking Services available in communities across Northern Ireland.

The network of free services offer...

To mark International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD) 2019, which takes place today, 20 May, the NIHR is launching its new Be Part of Research campaign.

During Dying Matters Awareness Week (13–19 May 2019) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly with those closest to them about their wishes about their...

In its first ever funding round, the UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP), an alliance of research funders of which the PHA is one, is investing £25 million into understanding and influencing...

This Sun Awareness Week the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging people to adopt sun safe behaviours and to be UV (ultra violet) radiation aware.

 The Solar UV...

Each year, millions of infections are prevented through ensuring good hand hygiene. So today, ahead of the World Health Organization’s Global Hand Hygiene Day (5 May), the Public Health Agency (PHA)...