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A major new public information campaign to tackle overweight and obesity is being launched today [3 January] by the Public Health Agency (PHA).

The campaign is taking two main approaches: firstly...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) would like to remind the public that although there is a continuing presence throughout Northern Ireland of the winter vomiting virus, also known as norovirus, at...

This Christmas the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone in Northern Ireland to sign the NHS Organ Donor Register and give the ‘Gift of Life’.

Almost 200 people in Northern Ireland are...

Flu is more likely to surface in the winter months and with this in mind the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising on what action to take if you develop the illness, particularly over the Christmas...

With the holiday season in full-swing, minds will soon be turning to New Year’s resolutions, and once again quitting smoking will be at the top of many people’s ‘to do’ list when the clock strikes...

We all think of having a good time at Christmas. Stress and loneliness aren’t something people tend to talk about during the holiday period. However, at this time of year, it is extremely important to...

Vulnerable people from across Northern Ireland will receive protective clothing to help them keep warm this winter, through the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) ‘Keep Warm’ scheme.

The scheme aims to...

A care pathway for Perinatal Mental Health was launched this week by the Public Health Agency (PHA) which will provide local guidelines for health care professionals on effective ways of accessing the...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has declared an outbreak of measles after four cases of the disease were detected in Northern Ireland over the past week. All four cases have occurred among young people...

As part of their commitment to supporting and promoting the City of Culture 2013 over 60 staff from the Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Social Care Board and the Western Health and Social Care...

A unique cross border patient safety training programme has brought together 27 senior managers and clinicians from hospitals and services on both sides of the border, to focus on best practice in...

While enjoying the festive period, remember to practice safe sex and avoid getting a gift you won’t forget – that is the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA). 

The PHA is reminding those who are...