Two women open up about their cancer diagnosis after attending lifesaving breast screening
Catherine Bell and Wendy Dalzell from Derry/ Londonderry have opened up about being diagnosed with breast cancer after attending...
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Oct 3
Don’t let your protection fade this winter – PHA
Peter McCavert, Community Pharmacist at Chemist Connect, Belfast launching this years winter vaccines. Winter is coming and so are the...
Jul 31
Northern Ireland mum opens up about her breastfeeding journey
Pictured (L-R) Jade, Joni and Bronagh from Belfast. Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week which starts tomorrow, Thursday 1 August, Bronagh...
Jun 24
Hot weather advice issued ahead of high temperatures
With high temperatures forecast for the coming days across the UK and Ireland, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be UV...
Jun 23
Before jetting off for summer get your MMR vaccine – PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urgently advising parents planning summer getaways to ensure their children are vaccinated as measles...
Jun 19
Cervical Screening Awareness Week – join the thousands of young women who go for screening
This Cervical Screening Awareness Week [17–23 June], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging young women to go for their screening, as...
Jun 15
Health and hospitality team up to improve lives of people with swallowing difficulties
(L-R) Leah Bachelor, service user, Aidan Dawson, CEO Public Health Agency (PHA), Joel Neill, Operations Director Hospitality Ulster The...
Jun 1
PHA launches powerful photographic exhibition to raise awareness of paediatric organ donation
Dáithí Mac Gabhann pictured unveiling his portrait, with dad Máirtín, and award-winning photographer Debbie Todd who captured the images...
Mar 20
Major conference to examine ways to reduce underlying causes of poor mental health
Tackling the underlying causes of poor mental health is key to achieving better outcomes for people living in Northern Ireland, a...
Mar 11
Call to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases rise
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to book an appointment for the pertussis...
Mar 7
School pupils get ready to walk, cycle, wheel and scoot
Pictured (L-R) Claire Pollock, Head of Sustrans in Northern Ireland; Beth Harding, Active School Travel Manager at Sustrans; Louanne...