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Public Health Agency was informed at the weekend of the very sudden and tragic death of an eighteen year old male from Ballycastle. His most likely cause of death was Meningococcal Septicaemia. All...

The PHA has launched a physical activity campaign to encourage our children to be more active. Research shows 82% of parents believe their child is getting the recommended daily amount or more, of...

Residents from Derrybeg Community Association in Newry have received funding from the Southern Investing for Health Partnership (SIHP).

The funding will help the association to help clean up a large...

Recent surveys of children’s lunchbox contents revealed they are often too high in fat, salt and sugar, with just under half of the lunchboxes containing no fruit.

To help parents, carers and children...

The PHA incident team managing an outbreak of E coli 0157 at Holly House nursery in Dollingstown near Lurgan has agreed to its reopening.

The agency and its partner organisations have worked with staff...

The PHA recently held a training and information session for local nursing and residential home staff in the southern area. 

The training, by the agency's Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) team...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of E coli O157 at Holly House nursery in the Lurgan area.

A further two cases of infection have been identified through routine...

A regional group representing families and individuals who have been bereaved by suicide will be launched this Friday 10 September to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day.

Families Voices Forum...

'Focus on health inequalities' is a programme of events from 27 October to 24 November to highlight innovative action by the PHA, together with partners, to address the wider determinants of health...