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Welcome to the Public Health Agency

Welcome to the website of the Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland.

The Minister with responsibility for health, Michael McGimpsey, launched the new Agency on 1 April 2009 following the Review of Public Administration. This saw a range of functions in Health and Social Care brought together to focus on improving the health and wellbeing of everyone in Northern Ireland.

Dr Eddie Rooney, Chief Executive
Eddie Rooney CEO

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Northern Ireland
Swine Flu Helpline:
0800 0514 142

Open 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

Textphone users/Text Relay service:
18001 0800 0514 142

Available 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

For the latest information on swine flu visit nidirect or DHSSPS


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Latest news

Latest news link You your child and alcohol leaflet

Latest news link Press release - You your child and alcohol - 10 March 2010

Latest news link Belfast Health Development Unit - Launch invitation - 08 March 2010

Latest news link Press release - New drop in centre opens for young people affected by drugs and alcohol - 04 March 2010

Latest news link Press release - Healthy Steps supports breastfeeding in the local community - 05 March 2010

Latest news link Press release - Regional Symposium on Healthcare Associated Infection - 03 March 2010

Latest news link Press release - Sex Just Dont Do it - think it through - 01 March 2010

Latest news link Press release - Young men urged to open up rather than cover up their problems - 24 February 2010

Latest news link HAZ Conference invitation for 26 March 2010

Latest news link HAZ Conference date for your diary on 26 March 2010

Latest news link Press release - TADA Keep Warm Packs - 22 February 2010

Latest news link Press release - Smokers - do you want to break free - 22 February 2010

Latest news link Press Release - Ballymoney Health Fair - 19 February 2010

Latest news link Press release - Reduce your drinking - reduce your risk of breast cancer - 15 February 2010

Latest news link Press release - DHSSPS - Tackling alcohol and drug misuse a priority - 10 February 2010

Latest news link Press release - Homestart physical activity training - 10 February 2010

Latest news link Press release - Agency calls for vigilance over vomiting virus - 09 February 2010

Latest news link Drugs and Alcohol Coordination Teams - Funding programmes 2010-2011

Latest news link Press release - Wake up to the health benefits of breakfast - 25 January 2010

Latest news link Tuberculosis Fact Sheet - 19 January 2010

Latest news link Press release - TB screening arranged for Ballyclare High School - 19 January 2010

Latest news link Press release - Public Health Agency urges women to attend when called for cervical screening - 18 January 2010

Latest news link Press release - Electric Blankets roadshow - Lurgan 19 Jan 2010

Latest news link Press release - Strictly trash fashion - 14 January 2010

Latest news link Press release - Everyone urged to take care during the cold weather to help prevent slips and falls - 11 January 2009

Latest news link Press release - Parents urged to vaccinate children with MMR - 6 January 2010

Latest news link Press release - Smokers supported in kicking the habit this New Year - 04 January 2010

Latest news link Press release - Safe cooking at Christmas - 11 December 2009

Latest news link Press release - Able group keep fit and healthy - 18 December 2009

Latest news link Press release - Road safety at Christmas - 11 December 2009

Latest news link Meningitis - Know the symptoms

Latest news link Press release - Meningitis vigilance - 8 December 2009

Latest news link Press release - Keep safe this christmas - 11 December 2009

Latest news link Press release - Annual report on Hepatitis C in the UK published - 11 December 2009

Latest news link Press release - World AIDS Day - 01 December 2009

Latest news link Report of the PHA Outbreak Control Team re Investigation of an outbreak of listeriosis in the Belfast HSCT May to November 2008

Latest news link Press release - Mens health fair - Dromore - 30 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - Healthy steps for grandparents - Portadown workshop - 30 November 2009

Latest news link Swine flu vaccination - Questions and answers for pregnant women - 30 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - Celebrating Christmas by drinking sensibly - 27 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - Sharing the Journey - Northern Ireland Dementa Forum conference - 23 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - Seminar focuses on tackling fuel poverty in Northern Ireland - 23 November

Latest news link Press release - Carbon Monoxide Kills - 16 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - End of an era for Health Action Zone - 12 November 2009

Latest news link Heat, Your Health and Your Home. Causeway Fuel Poverty Seminar. 23 October 2009

Latest news link Press release - Tackling fuel poverty in the Northern area - 06 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - Electric blankets testing roadshow - 19 November in Dromore

Latest news link Press release - Eat your way to a Healthy Lifestyle - Manor Day Centre Lurgan - 04 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - Eat your way to a Healthy Lifestyle - Copperfields Banbridge - 04 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - Be seen Be bright Be safe - 03 November 2009

Latest news link Press release - Organ donation seminar at Lagan Valley Island - 4 November 2009

Latest news link Swine flu vaccination programme 2009 - Information for healthcare professionals

Latest news link Swine flu vaccine for pregnant women - Information sessions for health professionals

Latest news link Swine flu vaccination - what you need to know - 21 October 2009

Latest news link Mental Health Review Tribunal - Invitation for 7 medical member posts

Latest news link Press release - World Mental Health Day events focus on primary care - 05 October 2009

Latest news link Press release - Accident Prevention Group encourages safe and responsible use of fireworks this Halloween - 19 Oct 09

Latest news link Press release - Local childminders learn the importance of physical activity among young children - 19 October 2009

Latest news link Press release - Electric blanket testing roadshows - Newry - 16 Oct 2009

Latest news link Press release - Electric blanket testing roadshows - Dungannon area - 16 October 2009

Latest news link Professional update - H1N1 vaccination programme for October 2009 - 14 October 2009

Latest news link Press release - Electric blanket testing roadshow - Portadown - 08 October 2009

Latest news link Press release - Student safety - 25 Sept 2009

Latest news link Press release - Electric blanket testing roadshows - Newry area - 18 Sept 2009

Latest news link Press release - Electric blanket testing roadshows - Armagh area - 04 Sept 2009

Latest news link Press release - Be vigilant for meningitis - 04 Sept 2009

Latest news link Press release - Back to school road safety advice - 04 Sept 2009

Latest news link Training - Measuring the impact of Personal and Public Involvement - Autumn Winter 2009

Latest news link Press release - Adventure trials fitness challenge - 06 July 2009

Latest news link Press release - Safe summer - 03 July 2009

Latest news link Press release - Look after yourself - 26 June

Latest news link Press release - Celebrating summer by drinking sensibly - 19 June 2009

Latest news link Press release - Public Health Agency encourages children to get active - 9 June 2009

Latest news link Press release - Jump to It - Trampoline Safety - 8 June 2009

Latest news link Press release - Safety tips for travellers - 5 June 2009

Latest news link Press release - BBQ safely - 5 June 2009

Latest news link Minister announces appointments to PHA HSCB PCC and BSO Boards - 8 May 2009

Latest news link Influenza - Basic hygiene precautions

Latest news link Swine flu leaflet

Links

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