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World Hepatitis Day call to get tested
28 July 2014
To mark World Hepatitis Day today, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people who think they may be at risk from hepatitis B or C infection to get tested.
Viral hepatitis kills 1.5 million...Don’t sizzle in the sun this summer
25 July 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) says that the only thing that should be sizzling this summer is the food on your barbecue as it urges people to enjoy the great weather safely.
The unpredictability of...Take 'pride' in diversity
25 July 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) will be celebrating diversity and providing information on health issues that impact on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) people and their...
PHA highlights the importance of stopping smoking during pregnancy
23 July 2014
Smoking during pregnancy is the largest preventable cause of ill-health and death in young babies and infants.
Statistics from the 2010 Infant Feeding Survey show that in Northern Ireland 28% of...
Remember to wash your hands after visiting the farm
08 July 2014
Now that schools are finished for the summer and parents are thinking of activities to keep their children entertained, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding families about the importance of...
‘Spell it out’ during Transplant Awareness Week
07 July 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone in Northern Ireland to “spell it out” when it comes to their organ donation wishes by telling their family and friends that they want to be a donor...
PHA expresses concerns on e-cigarettes
02 July 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging caution on the use of electronic cigarettes, known as ‘e-cigarettes’, saying it is too early to determine whether suggested benefits outweigh potential risk.
...Working in the sun safely
01 July 2014
With the recent spell of good weather, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people who work outdoors to ensure that they protect themselves from skin damage...
Festival time – enjoy and be smart
01 July 2014
The summer holidays are finally here, with plenty of concerts and festivals lined up for the coming months, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people not to gamble with their health through...
Community champions generate warmth
27 June 2014
Homes in west Belfast have been fighting fuel poverty by learning more about how to make their homes more energy efficient.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) teamed up with National Energy Action (NEA)...Child Sexual Exploitation Campaign Goes Live
27 June 2014
A Safeguarding Board public awareness campaign to tackle the issue of Child Sexual Exploitation in NI has begun. The campaign The More You Know, The More You See aims to increase public awareness...