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Following the recent episode of flooding in Armagh, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has advised people to be cautious when dealing with flood water.

When flooding occurs the risk of contracting any...

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...

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.

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...

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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