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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...

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...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging thousands of young people heading to university and further education colleges this autumn to book a potentially lifesaving free MenB vaccine when the...

With the milestone of the 35th year of Belfast Pride, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the progress that has been made in recent years in helping to reduce stigma and protect the health...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to enjoy the festivities safely and responsibly this bank holiday weekend. Whether you’re attending a parade, an eleventh night bonfire or spending...

Community and voluntary groups are being encouraged to apply for “Making Life Better” grants, a short-term funding programme that focuses on improving mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Mothers across Antrim and Newtownabbey are finding it easier to breastfeed while out and about, thanks to a growing network of supportive spaces across the borough.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) this week launched the new Nutrition Guidelines for Care Homes designed to strengthen the standard of care in Northern Ireland. The guidance promotes a ‘food first’...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about mpox and to get vaccinated if eligible, following an increase in cases in Northern Ireland and ahead of the summer...

There are a number of simple steps that will help protect against the sun’s harmful rays. Help protect your skin when the UV index is 3 or more by following this guidance:

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to urge people to be vigilant about mpox and to get vaccinated if eligible, following an increase in cases in Northern Ireland and ahead of the summer...