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Getting advice from reliable sources and not listening to unverifiable information is essential for our sexual health, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has said.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents, carers, schools and communities to play an active role in supporting children and young people during Children’s Mental Health Week (9-15 February).

This World Cancer Day (Wednesday 4 February) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to be more aware of their bodies and to contact their GP if something doesn’t feel right. Cancer is a...

A new campaign – ‘immunise, protect, thrive’ – focussing on the importance of childhood immunisations has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people not to forget to pack their sunscreen when getting ready for their winter getaway, whether it’s to the beach or...

The PHA advises women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant to take precautions to reduce the risk of miscarriage and infection by avoiding close contact with sheep,

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding women of the importance of attending for cervical screening when invited. Screening is aimed at detecting early cell...

As a new year begins, many people will set resolutions to improve their health and wellbeing. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to focus on small, sustainable changes that can...

The Public Health Agency has announced that chickenpox vaccination will be added to the childhood immunisation programme from January, which will help protect thousands of children from this...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make quitting smoking their New Year’s resolution and to take a positive step towards better health. The agency funds a range of free stop...

As temperatures drop and routines change during the festive period, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents and guardians that following safer sleep advice is essential to reduce the risk...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is asking parents and carers to be aware of the extra safety risks for children and young people across the festive season.