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Ovarian cancer awareness helps save lives
09 March 2026
This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month [March], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
“The first 1,000 days of a baby’s life are crucial to later outcomes”: Experts highlight need to support early development as new Infant Mental Health Framework launched
05 March 2026
Representatives from across the statutory, voluntary and community sectors came together today (5 March) to launch Northern Ireland’s refreshed Infant Mental Health Framework and Action Plan.
NI’s Family Nurse Partnership success inspires international interest
03 March 2026
A delegation of midwives and government officials from Latvia have visited Northern Ireland to learn from the longstanding and successful delivery of the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme.
This is our health public engagement programme goes live
02 March 2026
‘This is our health’ is a new public engagement programme led by the Department of Health, with support from the Public Health Agency and HSC partners.
HPV Awareness Day – get vaccinated and attend for cervical screening when invited
27 February 2026
Ahead of International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day (Wednesday 4 March), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of both vaccination and cervical screening to help...
Local smokers urged to quit this No Smoking Month with the help of a free stop smoking service
25 February 2026
No Smoking Month is fast approaching, and the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging smokers to ‘Make March Your Month to Quit’. In 2024/25, a total of 9,587...
My Experience of Using Equipment to Live Better with a Disability
20 February 2026
We want to hear from you. As part of the 10,000 MORE Voices programme, we are gathering real experiences from people across Northern Ireland who use equipment to support independent living.
Vaccination remains the best protection against serious diseases
19 February 2026
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has renewed its call for people to make sure their children are fully vaccinated against preventable diseases following the recent outbreak of measles in England.
From one mum to another: how breastfeeding peer support volunteers are making a difference
18 February 2026
Breastfeeding peer support volunteers are playing a key role in supporting and sustaining breastfeeding rates across Northern Ireland.
Sexual health advice – who do you listen to?
11 February 2026
Getting advice from reliable sources and not listening to unverifiable information is essential for our sexual health, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has said.
Children’s Mental Health Week: listen and support young people
09 February 2026
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).
Be more aware of your body this World Cancer Day
03 February 2026
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...