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The Public Health Agency (PHA), in conjunction with the Education Authority, has installed smoke free signs at the school gates of over 100 primary schools in the South Eastern region to encourage...

Northern Ireland’s first ‘coughing’ bus shelters, created as part of an innovative Public Health Agency (PHA) campaign to raise awareness of the key signs of lung cancer, have started appearing on the...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has now completed its on-site work at Harland and Wolff in Belfast following an outbreak of pneumococcal disease linked to the premises.

‘Do something different’ and open up about memory problems is the message from health and social care professionals during Dementia Awareness Week 2015 (17-24 May).

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and...

This week is Walk to School Week and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents in Northern Ireland to do the school run on foot and start to feel the benefits for both them and their...

During Dying Matters Awareness Week (18-24 May 2015) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly with those closest to them about dying, death and...

Each year, millions of infections around the world could be prevented through ensuring good hand hygiene. With farmers particularly exposed to potentially harmful organisms through their contact with...

Primary school pupils in Lisburn have graduated with flying colours from Early Intervention Lisburn’s ‘Incredible Years Programme’.

The initiative, run by the Public Health Agency (PHA), builds...

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in Northern Ireland, but early detection can improve the outcome for someone with the condition.

With increasing numbers of people developing lung cancer...

To highlight Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May), the Public Health Agency (PHA) would like to remind people to look after their mental health and give it the same level of attention as their...

More than 80% of us travel to work by car. This week (11-17 May) is Walk to Work Week so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to leave the car at home to boost your health.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) in partnership with the Western Health and Social Care Trust is encouraging people to take up opportunities for training in emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention...