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During Breastfeeding Celebration Week (20–27 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging mothers and breastfeeding supporters to tell others their positive stories about breastfeeding.

Janet...

With an average of 105 women diagnosed with cervical cancer and 24 women dying from the disease each year in Northern Ireland, it is important for women to accept their invitation for a screening test...

Diabetes Week runs from 12-18 June and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of physical activity in both the prevention and management of diabetes.

In Northern Ireland diabetes...

To mark Delirium Awareness Week (14 to 21 June), the HSC Safety Forum, part of the Public Health Agency (PHA), and Dementia Together NI, with the support of James Nesbitt, have launched an information...

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in Northern Ireland, with around 3,780 cases every year. With this in mind The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland have...

Accidents are the main cause of death for children post-infancy, with many occurring in the home. During Child Safety Week (6- 12 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting steps to make...

More than two thirds (68%) of people with palliative care needs have said that ‘planning for the future’ is their biggest worry – in a survey of palliative care experiences across the island of...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on people to quite literally take some simple steps to better health.

With three out of five adults here overweight or obese, the agency’s new campaign is...

With the better weather, many families will be planning day trips over the coming weeks, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the importance of personal hygiene when visiting...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is welcoming public health leaders from Yorkshire as they embark on an eight-day cycling challenge.

Dr Tim Allison, Director of Public Health at East Riding of Yorkshire...

Strokes claim the lives of around 1,000 people in Northern Ireland every year. It is the third most common cause of death and the greatest cause of adult disability. The month of May is Action on...