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Community Pharmacies encourage people to ‘take 5 steps to wellbeing’ this winter
04 December 2023
Living Well community pharmacies are backing a call for people to look after their mental health this December and January.
World AIDS Day: safe sex and testing encouraged to reduce transmission
01 December 2023
On World AIDS Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is celebrating the huge progress made with HIV. There are excellent treatments available for HIV which mean that someone who is diagnosed early can...
Make sure MMR vaccine is up-to-date before travelling this Christmas
30 November 2023
Those who have never received the measles vaccine are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible by the Public Health Agency (PHA) to reduce their risk in the lead up to Christmas.
Following a...
International Men’s Day – seek help with mental health
16 November 2023
Ahead of International Men’s Day on Sunday 19 November the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging men with feelings of anxiety or distress, or who may be in crisis, to start the conversation about...
World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2023
16 November 2023
During this year’s World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW), the Public Health Agency (PHA) has joined with Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Veterinary Officer in asking...
Help is at Hand this International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
10 November 2023
As International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day approaches on Saturday 18 November the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging anyone who has been bereaved by suicide to avail of the emotional...
Raising dysphagia awareness through eLearning module Universal Swallow Awareness
01 November 2023
The aim of this eLearning is to raise awareness of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties and to promote safe and effective care for those affected.
Lung cancer awareness month: be aware of the signs and symptoms
31 October 2023
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in...
Stress Awareness Week – take positive action for better wellbeing
30 October 2023
This week is Stress Awareness Week (30 October – 3 November) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging those experiencing stress to participate in free online stress control classes throughout...