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Families urged to talk about organ donation and confirm their decision as many patients wait for a lifesaving transplant
18 September 2023
Today (Monday 18 September) marks the start of Organ Donation Week, a national celebration of organ and tissue donation and transplantation which saves and transforms hundreds of lives each year...
Protect yourself against falls at home this Falls Awareness Week
18 September 2023
The Public Health Agency is encouraging people to ensure they are as safe as possible from falls in their homes, as it marks Falls Awareness Week (18-24 September).
Pregnant women reminded to get the whooping cough vaccine
14 September 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women to get the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine between 16 and 32 weeks of their pregnancy.
In 2019 in Northern Ireland 205 cases of confirmed...
Mental health campaign urges people to “Walk and Talk”
13 September 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched this year’s Health and Social Care (HSC) mental health and emotional wellbeing campaign “Walk and Talk”.
Public consultation on the Substance Use Strategic Commissioning and Implementation Plan
12 September 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a public consultation on the Substance Use Strategic Commissioning and Implementation Plan to provide the public with an opportunity to help shape the...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Contact Lifeline if you’re in distress or despair
04 September 2023
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Lifeline are highlighting the importance of talking to someone if you are struggling with negative thoughts or...
COVID-19 still with us, but vaccination and taking practical steps can reduce spread
31 August 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has taken the decision to bring forward the start date of this year’s autumn flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes to 18 September 2023. This is a precautionary...
Walk and Talk 2023 – “Creating hope through action”
29 August 2023
Health and Social Care Trusts and PHA have worked in partnership to develop a campaign to encourage people across Northern Ireland to embrace and demonstrate the theme: Creating Hope, Through Action.
At risk of Mpox? Avail of vaccination at this year’s Foyle Pride to help protect yourself!
24 August 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people who are eligible to avail of the mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) vaccinations at Foyle Pride on Saturday 26 August.08
More people will become eligible for the shingles vaccination from September
22 August 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced plans to roll out the shingles vaccine to even more people from September 2023. This will give more older people and those with a weaker immune system...
Exam results – talk to young people about alcohol and drugs dangers
16 August 2023
With young people set to receive their exam results, the Public Health Agency is encouraging parents and guardians to talk to them now about risks of drinking alcohol and taking drugs.
