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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of E coli O157 at Holly House nursery in the Lurgan area.

A further two cases of infection have been identified through routine...

A regional group representing families and individuals who have been bereaved by suicide will be launched this Friday 10 September to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day.

Families Voices Forum...

'Focus on health inequalities' is a programme of events from 27 October to 24 November to highlight innovative action by the PHA, together with partners, to address the wider determinants of health...

An outbreak of West Nile virus (WNV) on the Greek mainland has been confirmed by Public Health authorities in Greece. More than 100 cases have been confirmed in the periphery of Central Macedonia...

The PHA is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the health effects of sunbed use, especially among young people.

Research shows that using a sunbed once a month or more can increase the risk of...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has called repeatedly for legislation which will allow new legal highs to be banned immediately.

While the Government has acted to ban specific synthetic drugs once the...

Every summer we see an increase in bars, off licenses and supermarkets who offer promotions on alcohol. The most irresponsible promotions are those which encourage people to drink more and faster.

Prom...

The Director of Public Health for Northern Ireland’s first annual report will be highlighted in the west of the province this Thursday 19 August 2010 at 12.00 noon at Gransha Park House, Londonderry...

New Service Standards and a Quality Assessment Framework for community and voluntary organisations who work in the fields of suicide prevention and mental health will be launched on Wednesday 18...

With thousands of young people receiving exam results this summer, the Public Health Agency (PHA) wishes to remind parents of the value of talking to their child about alcohol. Victoria Creasy, Senior...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the H1N1 influenza pandemic is over and says that worldwide flu activity has returned to typical seasonal patterns.

The decision was taken at a...

The PHA is using International Youth Day as an opportunity to highlight the issue of smoking among young people in Northern Ireland. The vast majority of our children don’t smoke, but almost 1 in 10...