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How public health innovations, research and practice meet the diverse needs of our population will be the focus of the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Annual Scientific Conference, taking place today [16...

The long-awaited World Cup is just about to kick off in Brazil and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is cheering on football fans to make good health their goal during the tournament.

The PHA has produced...

During Carers’ Week (9–15 June 2014) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people who have been a carer for someone with a progressive medical condition  which is unlikely to be cured to help...

With over 75,000 adults in Northern Ireland affected by diabetes, during Diabetes Week (8 to 14 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone across Northern Ireland to be aware of how...

In light of the recent heavy downpours, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people of the potential public health risks associated with flooding.

The main risk relates to injuries caused by...

With the majority of cases of cervical cancer occurring in women who have either never had a screening test, or who have not had a screening test in the last three to five years, the Public Health...

Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness, premature death and health inequality throughout Northern Ireland, with approximately 2,300 people dying prematurely each year from smoking...

It’s the last week of National Walking Month, but the Public Health Agency (PHA) says there’s still time to put on your walking shoes and take a stroll as part of your everyday life.
Walking is one of...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to drive forward with its commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing and reducing levels of suicide in Northern Ireland with the publication of...

‘It’s ok to ask about clinical research’ is the message from the launch of the public awareness campaign to encourage patients, carers and the public to ask healthcare professionals if there is a...

“Don’t bottle it up” is the message from health and social care professionals this week during Dementia Awareness week 2014.

The Public Health Agency and Health and Social Care Board are working...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is lending a helping hand to new mums through a Breastfeeding Peer Support programme which has welcomed 10 new volunteer members.
The volunteers are women who have...