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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...
Mar 7, 2024
Eating well during pregnancy – new video series launched by Public Health Dietitians
The Public Health Dietitians Group (PHDG) has launched a new video series on its YouTube channel ‘Public Health Dietitians’ with expert...
Feb 27, 2024
Confirmed case of measles a timely reminder to get MMR vaccine - PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is emphasising the importance of getting the MMR vaccine as it confirmed that one case of measles has been...
Feb 20, 2024
PHA urges public to be aware of signs and symptoms on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day (Sunday 4th February), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take notice of their bodies and reach...
Feb 4, 2024
PHA issues advice for keeping warm at home during cold weather
Cold weather can have a serious impact on our health, and with temperatures dropping, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has some advice for...
Jan 16, 2024
PHA urges vigilance on Meningitis
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling for people to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, with the...
Dec 13, 2023
PHA highlights need for men to attend potentially life-saving screening
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially fatal condition which can particularly affect older men, but can be detected with a...
Dec 3, 2023
Help is at hand this International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
As International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day approaches on Saturday 18 November the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone...
Nov 11, 2023
Stress Awareness Week – take positive action for better wellbeing
As part of Stress Awareness Week the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging those experiencing stress to participate in free online...
Nov 5, 2023
Public Health Agency launches new primary school organ donation education resources
Children from Cedar Integrated Primary School The Public Health Agency (PHA) is delighted to launch new primary school organ donation...
Oct 18, 2023
Chief Medical Officer encourages those eligible to get vaccinated for winter health protection
Don’t miss out on your winter health protection. That’s the appeal from Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer to everyone eligible for...
Sep 27, 2023
Groggan Primary School goes the extra mile
Pupils from Groggan Primary School with Dr Hannah McCourt, Senior Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Officer at PHA, Dr Brenda...
Sep 25, 2023
Autumn vaccination programme gets under way
Pictured (L-R) Pharmacist Paul McGimpsey with Rose Davey, resident at Karingmore Residential Home, Carnlough. A planned and targeted...
Sep 18, 2023
Queen’s University shows support for breastfeeding mums
Pictured (L-R) Dr Hannah McCourt, Senior Health and Wellbeing Improvement Officer at Public Health Agency, Queen’s staff member Sorcha...
Sep 11, 2023
Eligible groups for Covid-19 autumn booster announced
An autumn COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at high risk of serious disease and who are therefore most likely to...
Aug 8, 2023
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