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Call to get flu vaccine ahead of Christmas
11 December 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for flu vaccination to take up the offer without delay as it remains the best defence against seasonal flu.
The Public Health Agency encourages everyone to talk about organ donation
10 December 2025
Thursday 11 December is Organ Donation Discussion Day, when the Public Health Agency is encouraging everyone to consider their decision around organ and tissue donation, and to share this decision...
Pharmacy campaign to support mental health
03 December 2025
A new campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland, encouraging people to look after their mental health and wellbeing.
Don’t let alcohol ruin your Christmas
01 December 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people to plan ahead and take steps to reduce the risk of drink ruining Christmas celebrations
World AIDS Day: prevention key to stopping spread
27 November 2025
Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the vital role that simple actions play in helping to prevent the spread of HIV.
Public health advice during winter
26 November 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others this winter.
Knit, natter and lots of yarn… Ballywalter Seniors Club knits 200 breasts to support new mums
20 November 2025
The Ballywalter Seniors Club’s Knit and Natter group, along with Millisle Health and Wellbeing group, has completed an extraordinary project, knitting 200 breast models to support midwifery education...
Don’t underestimate the flu – give your child protection with the vaccine
19 November 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the need for kids to get vaccinated against flu, with the agency’s latest surveillance data showing that influenza activity continues to increase, with...
Antimicrobial resistance is invisible, I am not – Amy’s Story
13 November 2025
Next week is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting a powerful account of one individual’s fight against AMR to encourage everyone to...
Winter wellbeing: PHA recommends daily vitamin D supplement
10 November 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement to support wellbeing during the autumn and winter months.
Early increase in flu levels a reminder of the importance of vaccination
06 November 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for flu vaccination to take up the offer as it remains the best defence against seasonal flu.
New report published – “The Implications of Covid-19 restrictions for children and young people – A rapid review of evidence relevant to Northern Ireland”
05 November 2025
The Public Health Agency has published a new evidence review, delivered by the National Children’s Bureau, exploring the wide-ranging implications of Covid-19 restrictions for children and young...