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Shingles vaccine: still time to get simple jab which can prevent painful condition
02 August 2016
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all people aged 70 years old that they are still able to receive the shingles vaccine. The vaccine will help protect them against the common and painful...
Public support is key during World Breastfeeding Week
29 July 2016
Next week is World Breastfeeding Week 2016 (1-7 August) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to show support for mums who breastfeed in public.
The theme for the week, which is...
Can you help prevent the spread of hepatitis on World Hepatitis Day?
28 July 2016
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people who think they may be at risk of hepatitis B or C to get tested and prevent the spread on World Hepatitis Day (28 July).
Viral hepatitis is a group...
New initiative to tackle drugs on our streets
27 July 2016
An initiative known as RAPID (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs), which is helping to remove illegal and prescription drugs from our streets by providing drug disposal bins, is to be rolled...
Sarcoma Awareness Month – do you know what to look for?
25 July 2016
July is Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the key signs and symptoms of sarcoma cancer and is urging people to talk to their GP if they think something...
Getting your A-level results – don’t forget to get your meningitis vaccine
17 August 2016
If you have just left school or are going to be a first-time university student the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging you to get the meningococcal vaccine.
Everyone born between 2 July 1997 and...
First awards for Personal and Public Involvement
04 July 2016
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) have awarded their first accolades for Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) in Health and Social Care.
Four awards were handed out...
£2.25million funding to extend the Active School Travel Programme
27 June 2016
Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard and Health Minister Michelle O’Neill announced joint funding of £2.25million to extend the Active School Travel Programme until 2021.
Sustrans has been awarded the...
Encouraging clergy to look after their mental health
23 June 2016
A new resource aimed at improving the mental health of the clergy is being distributed throughout Northern Ireland.
The practical and helpful toolkit to promote emotional wellbeing amongst clergy has...
Minister O’Neill addresses Personal and Public Involvement Conference
22 June 2016
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill attended the Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) conference ‘Involving you Improving Care: Our Involvement Story’.
PPI is about involving ordinary people and local...
Alcohol Awareness Week NI – Do you know your units?
20 June 2016
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to keep an eye on their alcohol intake as they kick start Alcohol Awareness Week (20–26 June), emphasising the importance of knowing your limits and the...
