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Talk to young people now about alcohol and drug risks ahead of exam results
10 August 2026
With exam results around the corner, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and guardians to talk to young people now about the risks of drinking alcohol and taking drugs.
World Breastfeeding Week: how breastfeeding twins helped ease the mental load for one mum
05 August 2026
A County Armagh mum of twins is encouraging other parents expecting multiples not to be put off breastfeeding after successfully feeding her twin boys for ten months and discovering benefits she never...
Pharmacy campaign offers support to manage anxiety
03 August 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take positive steps to look after their mental health through its latest pharmacy-based Living Well campaign, Managing Anxiety, which will run...
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About the Public Health Agency (PHA)
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to improving and protecting the health of the population. As part of the health and social care family, we work closely with the Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) of the Department of Health (DoH), local Health Trusts (HSC Trusts), the Business Services Organisation (BSO) and the Patient Client Council (PCC), and other partners to drive meaningful change across Northern Ireland.
Guided by our vision of a healthier Northern Ireland, our purpose is to protect and improve the health and social wellbeing of our population. We are committed to reducing health inequalities through leadership, partnership, and evidence-based practice.