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Parents urged to talk to young people about vaping Spice dangers
11 April 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents and guardians to talk to young people about the dangers of vaping unknown substances as it could make them seriously ill or even be fatal.
The PHA is...
1 in 20 people will develop bowel cancer in Northern Ireland
04 April 2024
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month [April], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people about the two key actions to help combat bowel cancer – act when you notice symptoms, and take part in...
Tuberculosis is still a public health threat
21 March 2024
Ahead of World TB Day on Sunday 24 March, new figures from the Public Health Agency (PHA) have revealed a steady increase in cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Northern Ireland since 2020.
There were 77...
Get the MMR vaccine ahead of Easter travel
20 March 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all those eligible for the MMR vaccine to get vaccinated as a key part of any Easter travel plans.
With a growing number of measles cases in the UK and Europe...
Major conference to examine ways to reduce underlying causes of poor mental health
20 March 2024
Tackling the underlying causes of poor mental health is key to achieving better outcomes for people living in Northern Ireland, a conference in Belfast will hear. The issue has been brought into focus...
Irish language organ donation education resources launched - Acmhainní oideachais deonú orgán i nGaeilge seolta
15 March 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is delighted to launch Irish language Primary school organ donation education resources, aimed at introducing organ donation education at an early age in the school...
Empowering parents to discuss vaping with young people
14 March 2024
With over one in five 11 to 16 year olds in Northern Ireland reporting having used an e-cigarette, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is working with partners to produce information to support discussion...
Statement on measles
12 March 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has been made aware of a confirmed case of measles in a resident of the Republic of Ireland who travelled on a flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin, which arrived on Saturday...
Call to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases rise
11 March 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to book an appointment for the pertussis vaccine to help protect their children after a significant rise in...
Building connections in communities
08 March 2024
Residents of South Belfast came together to meet over 30 health and wellbeing organisations at a Public Health Agency (PHA) funded event hosted by Forward South Partnership.
The South Belfast...