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Record numbers on Organ Donor Register, but still work to be done
10 April 2018
Latest figures have revealed that the percentage of people in Northern Ireland on the Organ Donor Register (ODR) continues to rise, but with the number of actual donors having levelled out, much work...
Important advice for pregnant women during lambing season
26 March 2018
Despite the weather spring is here and the first lambs have already begun to appear in the fields, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with...
Put a spring in your step as the clocks go forward
26 March 2018
With the clocks having sprung forward at the weekend, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to use the stretch in the evenings to stretch their legs.
New TB figures act as reminder to be aware of symptoms
23 March 2018
New figures from the Public Health Agency (PHA) reveal that the number of reported cases of Tuberculosis (TB) has dropped in Northern Ireland.
The data have been published ahead of World TB Day [24...
New national standards launched across the UK to improve public involvement in research
21 March 2018
A set of national standards designed to improve the quality and consistency of public involvement in research launch today at the 2018 Patients First conference - hosted jointly by the AMRC and the...
Salt Awareness Week – focus on families
14 March 2018
Many of us consume more salt than is recommended for good health and it’s not just an issue for adults.
This year as part of Salt Awareness Week (12-18 March), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is drawing...
Know your limits if you're planning on drowning the shamrock
15 March 2018
As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink to keep an eye on their alcohol intake, and be aware of the dangers of binge...
PHA emphasises need for girls to get the HPV vaccine
15 March 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has urged parents of girls who are eligible to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to make sure that they get it to reduce the risk of developing cervical...
Be a ‘Proud Quitter’ on No Smoking Day 2018
09 March 2018
This No Smoking Day, Wednesday 14 March, thousands of smokers across Northern Ireland are being urged to stub out their cigarettes and become ‘Proud Quitters’.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has...
Stakeholder engagement events on the future Protect Life service announced
02 March 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is set to hold a number of stakeholder engagement events in the coming weeks throughout Northern Ireland. These will inform the future procurement of services to...