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Celebrating Swallow Aware campaign partnership
02 September 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA), Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Hospitality Ulster welcomed Nick Hewer, President of RCSLT, to Brain Injury Matters to celebrate with all...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme launches in Northern Ireland
29 August 2024
As the new life-saving Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme aimed at protecting newborns and older adults launches in Northern Ireland the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging...
HPV vaccine helps protect against some types of cancers
20 August 2024
With the beginning of a new school year approaching, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents of children who will be entering year 9 that they will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV...
PHA statement following WHO declaration of mpox outbreak as PHEIC
15 August 2024
Following the declaration by the World Health Organization of an outbreak and rapid spread of a new strain of mpox in some African countries as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern...
Exam results – talk to young people now about alcohol and drugs risks
14 August 2024
With young people set to receive their exam results, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and guardians to talk to them now about risks of drinking alcohol and taking drugs.
A statement from the PHA regarding recent violence and intimidation
07 August 2024
We are all appalled at the race-related violence and attacks that have taken place over recent days in Northern Ireland. This has no place in our society, and as an organisation which works very...
Saddle up this Cycle to Work Day
02 August 2024
Ahead of Cycle to Work Day on Thursday 1 August, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to leave the car at home and hop on their bike to work.
Belfast mum opens up about her breastfeeding journey
30 July 2024
Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week which starts on Thursday 1 August, Bronagh Smyth from Belfast has opened up about her breastfeeding journey with her baby Joni to help encourage other mothers to...
Ageing Well campaign urges people to get active to help live longer and stronger
30 July 2024
A new campaign focussing on the importance and benefits of physical activity to help live longer and stronger, has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland.
The ‘Live longer...
Market engagement - community based early intervention services for adults and family members / carers / people affected by substance use
29 July 2024
The Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Public Health Agency (PHA) wish to carry out a market engagement with providers interested in delivering a Community Based Early...
Pride attendees encouraged to look after their mental health
25 July 2024
This Belfast Pride Festival, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the mental health and emotional wellbeing support available for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
With the theme of this...
Avail of HPV and mpox vaccination at this year’s Belfast Pride to help protect yourself!
24 July 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people who are eligible to avail of the HPV and mpox vaccinations at the Belfast Pride Festival on Saturday 27 July.