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Nov 8

PHA issues baby bath seat warning

Bath time is a fun and essential part of a child's routine, but it’s also a moment when water safety is crucial. The Public Health Agency...

Oct 12

The importance of vitamin D this autumn and winter

The Public Health Agency (PHA) recommends that everyone should consider taking a vitamin D supplement this autumn and winter to help keep...

Oct 10

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 4

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 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...

Feb 27

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 20

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 4

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...

Jan 16

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...

Dec 13, 2023

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 3, 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...

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