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In Northern Ireland it is estimated that more than 100,000 people will have a rare disease at some point in their lives. The Public Health Agency (PHA), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Rare...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Arts Care are launching an exhibition of arts and craft by older people as part of the Here and Now arts festival.

This year’s theme for World Cancer Day (4 February) is to reduce stigma and dispel myths about cancer. With this in mind the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting some of the misconceptions about...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new initiative to develop "health champions" in local communities.

The PHA’s South Eastern Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Team will focus on...

Around 360,000 people aged 16 years and over in Northern Ireland smoke, and sadly half of smokers here die early because of their habit.

To help tackle this issue, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is...

Influenza is starting to appear in Northern Ireland as expected at this time of year. This reinforces the need for people who are ‘at risk’ to get the vaccine as soon as possible, and this is...

The third annual Twilight Zone youth arts exhibition will be launched tonight [Tuesday 28 January] at the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast.

The exhibition will showcase artistic skills in film-making...

Clothing and other protective items are being distributed to organisations working directly with people who are sleeping rough across Belfast, so that they can provide a rapid response and help...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has hosted an event to discuss the on-going work with the further education sector in Northern Ireland on how best to support the sexual health of young people.

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Influenza (commonly referred to as 'seasonal flu') is a respiratory illness associated with infection by influenza virus. Seasonal flu is made up of several strains including H1N1 (swine flu).  This...

If you are expecting a new baby this year, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging you to give your little one the best start by protecting them against the diarrhoea and vomiting bug rotavirus.

Since...

During Cervical Cancer Awareness week (19-25 January) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding women to take up invites to have a regular screening test for cervical cancer – it could literally...