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With exam season in full swing, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone currently doing A-Levels to think next about getting the meningococcal ACWY vaccine ahead of starting university in...

During Sun Awareness Week (14 to 20 May 2018) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people to be ultraviolet (UV) radiation aware and take appropriate care in...

Living in the countryside brings many benefits but the particular challenges faced by rural communities can often have an impact on their emotional health and wellbeing, whether it’s as the result of...

The coming week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is using it as an opportunity to raise awareness about stress and the steps we can take to tackle it.

Mental Health...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the need to clean your hands thoroughly and regularly on days out with the family. The call comes on the World Health Organization’s World Hand...

All of Northern Ireland’s 96 public libraries are joining the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme.

The new members will take the number of businesses, council facilities and...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is aware of issues identified with the breast screening programme in England.

We have taken this opportunity to review the systems and processes, through which women are...

Vaccines are a part of everyday life during childhood, and help our kids stay well, but it’s easy to forget the devastating impact that many illnesses used to have.

This World Immunisation Week, Dr...

May is Walking Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is setting everyone a challenge to count their steps and then try to do a bit more.

There are many health benefits of walking and adding a brisk...

Over 70 health and research professionals came together for a workshop on Tuesday 17 April to make sure Northern Ireland actively contributes to setting the health systems research agenda for the...