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“Knowing the health risks of the country you’re travelling to is a good place to start, but also think about the environment you’ll be in, such as potential animal contact, risk of insect bites and...

This Men’s Health Week (15-21 June) the Carrick and District Pool League has teamed up with the Public Health Agency (PHA) to help shine a light on an important message for mental health – that...

With almost half of drinkers (46%) drinking most of their alcohol at home, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to take a moment to think about what exactly they’re pouring and the...

We are deeply concerned and appalled at the violence which we are witnessing in our communities.

It is completely unacceptable that our international staff, who provide an invaluable service, should be...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance early relationships play in shaping babies’ mental health, development and future wellbeing this Infant Mental Health Awareness Week...

When Cáoileánn Conway picked up her phone and called Lifeline in the early hours of the morning, she didn’t know what to say – she just knew she couldn’t cope. 

Broughshane Primary School have taken part in Walk to School Week by encouraging pupils to get active and stay safe on their journeys as part of the Active School Travel (AST) programme. 

During Child Safety week (1 – 7 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging families to take simple, practical steps to help keep children safe at home.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health Service Executive (HSE) have issued a joint warning for people who may use drugs at festivals and in nightlife settings across the island of Ireland this...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging smokers to use World No Tobacco Day on 31 May as an opportunity to break free from nicotine addiction and take control of their health. There are over 500 free...

Better Days pain support 8-week online programme

The Public Health Agency is working closely with the UK Health Security Agency, which is coordinating the UK public health response on hantavirus associated with the MV Hondius.