News

Antimicrobial resistance is a huge public health concern and tackling it is one of the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) priorities. As antimicrobial resistance worsens, our antibiotics become less...

The first ever Living Donation Week is taking place between 10-16 March 2025 to shine a spotlight on the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme (UKLKSS) celebrating 2,000 donors who have donated through the...

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month [March], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

There is an urgent need for equality and improvement of clinical care for people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland, delegates at a conference have heard.

This World Obesity Day [Tuesday 4 March] the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of a healthy balanced diet and how increasing our fibre intake can have many benefits for our...

Ahead of International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day [Tuesday 4 March], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of both vaccination and cervical screening to help...

This Self-Harm Awareness Day [Saturday 1 March], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people who are affected by self-harm, including families and carers, to reach out for help and support.

As spring approaches and lambing season gets under way, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women of the potential risks associated with close contact with sheep...

No Smoking Month is fast approaching, and the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging smokers to ‘Make March Your Month to Quit’.

Ellie Hynds from Dromore, Co Down has opened up about her breastfeeding journey with her baby Arielle and has teamed up with the Public Health Agency (PHA) to help encourage other young mothers to...

The Department of Health are inviting members of the public to register their interest in attending
the Draft Being Open Framework public engagement session, facilitated by the Public Health Agency.

A large-scale representative sample of the Northern Ireland general population completed the 2024/25 Mental Health Survey, providing important insights into their attitudes and behaviours relating to...