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As the 153rd Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to use this world-class sporting event as inspiration to get active and take positive...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink alcohol during the Twelfth of July celebrations, to keep an eye on their drinking by making a sensible plan and sticking to it.

The PHA Corporate Plan 2025-2030 has now been published and is available in a number of formats.

This Northern Ireland Alcohol Awareness Week (16–22 June), those who drink are being reminded that alcohol is a powerful drug and can have a serious impact on their health

A community-based project in Antrim is helping to address loneliness and isolation experienced by older people with daily phone calls and support.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those eligible that the potentially life-saving Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination aimed at protecting newborns and older adults is available all...

Community and voluntary organisations are being encouraged by the Public Health Agency to apply for a grants and mentoring programme to help address health inequalities.

The Public Health Agency is reminding families across Northern Ireland that taking small, simple safety steps can help save lives. The call comes during Child Safety Week 2025 (2 – 8 June).

Ashfield Boys’ High School, Belfast and Donard School, Banbridge have been recognised for exceptional pastoral care at an award ceremony hosted by the Department of Education and the Public Health...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and carers to use the ban on single use vapes as an opportunity to reduce vaping among young people. Recent research by the PHA found that 46% of...

A new campaign in community pharmacies is encouraging people to be more aware of how much alcohol they drink and the impact it could be having on their health.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging eligible people to come forward for the spring COVID-19 vaccination, as more than half of those invited for the vaccine are yet to take up the offer.