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Belfast Transplant Games celebrate the ‘Gift of life’
25 May 2011
Dr Eddie Rooney, Chief Executive of the Public Health Agency and Chair of the local organising committee for the games welcomed the celebration and launch of the Westfield Health British Transplant...
Health effects of volcano ash cloud
24 May 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising that the plume of volcanic ash over the north Atlantic is not currently a risk to public health in Northern Ireland.
The previous eruption of the...
Depression Aware Week, 20–27 May 2011
24 May 2011
The Public Health Agency welcomes the second annual Depression Aware Week, 20–27 May 2011.
‘Changing Minds’ aims to change people’s minds about depression, raise public and political awareness of the...New look PHA website
19 May 2011
Welcome to the new look PHA website that has undergone a comprehensive face lift and redevelopment over the last few months.
This phase of development has seen substantial input from each work area...
Balmoral Show visitors give the gift of life
16 May 2011
With over 300 people currently waiting for organ donation in Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has urged people to join the Organ Donor Register by hosting a stand at the Balmoral Show...
New Health Minister appointed
16 May 2011
Lagan Valley MLA, Edwin Poots, has been appointed Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety.
The Democratic Unionist Party member will hold the role for two years before it is taken over...
Sign up and save lives at the Balmoral Show
10 May 2011
In Northern Ireland over 300 people are currently waiting for organ donation. With this in mind, the Public Health Agency (PHA), on behalf of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public...
One third of cancers are preventable – reduce your risk now
09 May 2011
To mark Cancer Prevention Week (9–15 May 2011) the Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted that although around 9,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year in Northern Ireland, one third of...
Save lives: Clean your hands
05 May 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is sending out a clear message – SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands. The PHA is supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) in their global campaign to improve and sustain...
A healthy step in the right direction for young children
04 May 2011
Young children, parents and grandparents in the Southern area recently attended a ‘Healthy steps for life’ workshop in the newly opened Seashell Centre, Kilkeel. The workshop highlighted the...