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PHA highlights dangers of button cell batteries ahead of Christmas
20 December 2022
Christmas is nearly upon us and with many toys coming into homes in the next few weeks, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of children swallowing...
PHA: We can help you quit smoking this new year
20 December 2022
As we prepare to welcome in a new year, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to make a commitment to quit smoking this new year to improve their health.
Colette Rogers, Strategic...
Dysphagia awareness over the festive season
16 December 2022
With the festive season upon us and as our thoughts turn to spending time with friends and families, the Public Health Agency is asking people to remember those who may have difficulties with eating...
A wrapping you don’t want to forget this Christmas
15 December 2022
Christmas season is in full swing — but partying, alcohol consumption and a lack of awareness about sexually transmitted infections might mean some people will end up with an unwanted festive gift.
W...
Top tips to enjoy alcohol safely this festive season
14 December 2022
With the festive party season under way, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is offering some helpful safer drinking advice for those who choose to drink alcohol.
Many of us tend to over-indulge at...
Community pharmacies deliver vital home safety messages
13 December 2022
On average two people die every week in Northern Ireland as a result of an accident in the home and with this in mind a new pharmacy campaign has been launched with the aim of preventing home...
Families encouraged to talk about organ donation
09 December 2022
Sunday 11 December is Organ Donation Discussion Day. On Discussion Day, the Public Health Agency encourages everyone to think about organ donation, register a decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register...
Public urged to be alert to signs of group A strep
06 December 2022
Parents and guardians are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections by the Public Health Agency (PHA).
Group A streptococcus bacteria usually cause a mild...
Slight increase in HIV diagnosis – focus on safer sex and need for early testing
28 November 2022
A new report from the Public Health Agency (PHA) shows that there are 1,325 people in Northern Ireland living with HIV. The ‘HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2022’ report also shows that 76 new...