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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who smokes to make this October the month they quit for good by joining Stoptober and accessing free support services available across Northern...

On Thursday (24 September), commuters at Belfast Grand Central Station witnessed something a little different as Translink hosted a Public Health Agency (PHA) event to mark Organ Donation Week 2026.

Ahead of World Contraception Day (26 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the many free contraception options available and where to find them.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to take simple steps to reduce their risk of falling and maintain their health, confidence and independence as part of...

Over a million people are eligible for this year’s free flu vaccine, as the Public Health Agency (PHA) launches the vaccination programme with a call for people to help protect themselves and others...

Figures reveal missed transplant opportunities because families didn't know their loved one's decision. This Organ Donation Week (21-27 September), the Public Health Agency is urging everyone in...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is asking people to use Urology Awareness Month (September) as an opportunity to make themselves aware of signs and symptoms of cancers relating to the urinary and...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone who is eligible for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine to get it when invited. RSV is a common virus and highly infectious virus which...

During Palliative Care Week 2026, which runs from 4–12 September, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to learn more about what palliative care is and the...

This Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month (September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancers relating to the female reproductive system including...

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. 

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...