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Don’t let alcohol ruin your Christmas
01 December 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people to plan ahead and take steps to reduce the risk of drink ruining Christmas celebrations
World AIDS Day: prevention key to stopping spread
27 November 2025
Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the vital role that simple actions play in helping to prevent the spread of HIV.
Public health advice during winter
26 November 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued advice for people to look after themselves and others this winter.
Knit, natter and lots of yarn… Ballywalter Seniors Club knits 200 breasts to support new mums
20 November 2025
The Ballywalter Seniors Club’s Knit and Natter group, along with Millisle Health and Wellbeing group, has completed an extraordinary project, knitting 200 breast models to support midwifery education...
Don’t underestimate the flu – give your child protection with the vaccine
19 November 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the need for kids to get vaccinated against flu, with the agency’s latest surveillance data showing that influenza activity continues to increase, with...
Antimicrobial resistance is invisible, I am not – Amy’s Story
13 November 2025
Next week is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting a powerful account of one individual’s fight against AMR to encourage everyone to...
Winter wellbeing: PHA recommends daily vitamin D supplement
10 November 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement to support wellbeing during the autumn and winter months.
Early increase in flu levels a reminder of the importance of vaccination
06 November 2025
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for flu vaccination to take up the offer as it remains the best defence against seasonal flu.
New report published – “The Implications of Covid-19 restrictions for children and young people – A rapid review of evidence relevant to Northern Ireland”
05 November 2025
The Public Health Agency has published a new evidence review, delivered by the National Children’s Bureau, exploring the wide-ranging implications of Covid-19 restrictions for children and young...
Southern Trust and Public Health Agency publish reports on cervical screening
05 November 2025
The Southern Trust (SHSCT) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have today published three new reports* on cervical screening.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Your lungs are for life… protect them
03 November 2025
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer and to know how to reduce your risk
Award-winning collaboration: embedding therapeutic practice in special education
31 October 2025
We’re proud to celebrate the success of the “Beyond the Session – embedding therapeutic practice in school culture” project, winner of the PHA-sponsored Partnership in Public Health category at the Ad...