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Infant mental health experts and practitioners pledge to work together to Speak Up For Babies
Over 450 people came together from across statutory, voluntary and community sectors this month to celebrate and share learnings from...
Oct 10, 2024
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...
Oct 4, 2024
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...
Oct 3, 2024
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...
Jul 31, 2024
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 24, 2024
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 23, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 15, 2024
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...
Jun 1, 2024
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 20, 2024
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 11, 2024
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
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