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Clean hands – a simple way to reduce the spread of infection
06 December 2011
This winter the Public Health Agency (PHA) is emphasising the need for people to maintain good hand hygiene to reduce the risk of picking up or spreading winter viruses such as flu and norovirus...
Local pregnant woman says flu jab has given her ‘peace of mind’
01 December 2011
Women can find they are bombarded with advice during their pregnancy and face making tough choices about what is best for them and their baby.
However, one Northern Ireland mum-to-be said her decision...
Suicide prevention for young men - official findings launched
01 December 2011
The official findings into research on suicidal men, aged 16-34, in Northern Ireland, were launched today (Thursday 1 December). The report, Providing meaningful care: using the experiences of young...
Northern Ireland’s new HIV and STI figures on the rise
01 December 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is marking World Aids Day (Dec 1) by publishing the ‘HIV and STI surveillance in Northern Ireland 2011’ report, which highlights the that number of new HIV diagnoses in...
Smokers urged to Take the Leap!
16 November 2011
- For further information on No Smoking Day log onto www.nosmokingday.org.uk
- UCF Stop Smoking clinics are available at the following venues:
Obesity – an acknowledged public health challenge
22 November 2011
As we face a difficult economic climate, in which inequalities may worsen, the PHA faces many challenges in its efforts to improve the health of the population. One such challenge is the issue of...
