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With the Christmas party season in full swing the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be mindful of their alcohol intake. 

The PHA’s Drugs and Alcohol lead Michael Owen said: “Christmas is...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are urging those who have used a hospital eye care service in the past two years to share their experience through the 10,000...

In the run up to Christmas, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the importance of looking after their own mental health and that of their family and friends over the holiday period.

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The dangers associated with blind cords are being highlighted in a video being launched today [Tuesday 6 December] by the Public Health Agency (PHA), in association with local councils in Northern...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding male travellers to and from Zika-affected areas to use condoms or barrier methods for sexual activity for six months after being in an affected area.

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is making people aware of the presence of the winter vomiting and diarrhoea virus, also known as norovirus, circulating in the community. This is having an impact on...

Corporate Plan Consultation - Deadline Extended to 22 February 2017

The PHA draft Corporate Plan is now out for public consultation (28 November 2016–22 February 2017).

This draft plan sets out the...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using World AIDS Day (1 December), as an opportunity to raise awareness about HIV and encourage people to practise safer sex. This comes as the PHA today publishes...

High levels of air pollution are being monitored in Belfast and Derry, with people advised to take extra care if they have a respiratory illness.

Farming Minister Michelle McIlveen has praised the role of the Farm Families Health Checks Programme in providing screening services and advice to rural communities.

The Farm Families Health Checks...