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Transplant Awareness Week highlights the importance of organ donation
19 July 2010
The Public Health Agency welcomes Transplant Awareness Week by emphasising the generosity of organ donors. Last year, 3,504 organ transplants were carried out in the UK, thanks to the kindness of 1...
Public Health Agency advises on rabies risk of animal bites in Turkey
15 July 2010
Following a number of returning holiday makers from Turkey having to be given anti-rabies treatment, the Public Health Agency has issued a warning to avoid animal bites when travelling abroad.
PHA launches first Director of Public Health report
01 July 2010
This first annual report of the Director of Public Health highlights the many public health challenges that affect people in Northern Ireland and how the public health team tackles this complex agenda...
Wash your hands after visiting the farm
30 June 2010
With the school holidays about to start, the Public Health Agency (PHA) wishes to remind parents about the importance of children washing their hands after visiting farms and handling farm animals.
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