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Eye screening for diabetics – prevents blindness
20 June 2011
Diabetes is a common condition affecting around 69,000 people in Northern Ireland. One of the possible complications of diabetes is a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which can cause sight loss...
PHA advises ‘breast is best’!
17 June 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (NBAW) to emphasise the message that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both you and your baby and that by...
Obesity increases your risk of developing diabetes
13 June 2011
There are an estimated 69,000 adults and 1092 children living with diabetes in Northern Ireland in 2010. The number of adults with diabetes in Northern Ireland has increased by 34% since 2004. Many of...
Consultation launched on Community Development Strategy - your views matter
10 June 2011
The Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency have today launched, for public consultation, a new Community Development Strategy. The consultation period will run for 12 weeks from...
Make your holiday care free and measles free
09 June 2011
Many popular holiday destinations are experiencing outbreaks of measles. These include France, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. England has also seen a recent rise in cases, so the...
Latest PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – important advice for travellers
08 June 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to monitor the international outbreak of E. coli 0104 (VTEC). The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated this is a new strain of the E. coli bacteria...
PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – important advice for travellers
03 June 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is monitoring closely the outbreak of E. coli linked to salad vegetables being reported across Europe. The World Health Organization has said this is being caused by a...
PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – Important advice for travellers
02 June 2011
An outbreak of E. coli linked to salad vegetables is being reported across Europe. The World Health Organization has said this is being caused by a completely new strain of bacteria.
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Stroke campaign – act F.A.S.T.
02 June 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching the F.A.S.T. public information campaign on Thursday 2 June 2011 to raise awareness of stroke signs and symptoms, and what to do if you think someone is...
PHA – improving cardiovascular services
01 June 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has identified ways of delivering cardiovascular services that will help to tackle health inequalities. These are described in a new “health impact assessment” report...
The “real brain drain” attracts widespread interest at PHA Early Years Interventions conference
31 May 2011
The Public Health Agency’s commitment to giving every child the best start is off to a good start. The issue of the “real brain drain” in the 0–3 year age group has attracted attention from around 250...
