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Adults and children from the Marlacoo area of Co Armagh have taken part in a health initiative encouraging participation in physical activity and healthy eating.

The healthy lifestyle programme was...

The PHA has extended its hand-hygiene campaign to primary and community healthcare settings across Northern Ireland.

“This extension of the cleanyourhands campaign will further complement and...

A new report on men's health has highlighted that men living in the southern area of Northern Ireland have a shorter life expectancy than those living in the rest of Northern Ireland.

Life expectancy...

'Death by postcode' - a report on health inequalities in communities in Belfast - has been launched. The report highlights the inequalities in health often associated with socio-economic status and...

A conference on cancer awareness and early diagnosis has taken place in Belfast. Led by the PHA in partnership with Northern Ireland cancer networks and QUB Centre of Excellence in Public Health, the...

The PHA is using National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (NBAW) to highlight the message that breastfeeding can make a real difference to the health of both mothers and babies. Also, that more mothers...