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Claragh and her mum Teresa know the 4Ts of type 1 diabetes
21 October 2019
Claragh Gibney, a year 9 pupil at St Colman’s, Ballynahinch was diagnosed three years ago with type 1 diabetes after her mum Teresa took her to her GP after noticing a number of symptoms.
Type 1...
Public urged to get flu vaccine
01 October 2019
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine.
The calls comes as the agency launches this year’s flu vaccination programme, offering...
Ulster Rugby makes new signing…to support breastfeeding mums
05 August 2019
The home of Ulster Rugby, the Kingspan Stadium, has signed up to the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme, highlighting their commitment to supporting breastfeeding mums.
The...
PHA raising awareness of Stop Smoking Services on World No Tobacco Day
30 May 2019
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about free Stop Smoking Services available in communities across Northern Ireland.
The network of free services offer...
Surge in businesses backing breastfeeding
28 March 2019
A year on from the successful #NotSorryMums breastfeeding campaign, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has seen a huge rise in the numbers joining its Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme.
More than 740...
Get help and support to quit smoking in 2019
07 February 2019
Help is at hand for anyone who attempted to quit smoking this New Year, but fell back into the habit, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA). The agency’s comprehensive network of free Stop...
Campaign encourages correct use of antibiotics
21 December 2018
A campaign encouraging people to use antibiotics correctly is to be introduced into Northern Ireland.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) will be running the mass media campaign ‘Keep Antibiotics Working’...
World Antibiotics Awareness Week – deaths could increase if we don’t take action now
08 November 2018
Ahead of World Antibiotics Awareness Week (12-18 November) people are being warned that, if we continue to overuse antibiotics, we could see many more deaths from simple infections that were...
Over half of sight loss is preventable – get tested and don’t take the risk
25 September 2018
During National Eye Health Week (24 to 30 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone to have their eyes tested every two years and to be aware of the importance of good eye health...
Public health ‘revolution’ at heart of NHS success at 70
04 July 2018
As the National Health Service marks its 70th birthday, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is celebrating the dramatic improvement in the health of our population over the past seven decades, from an era...
World No Tobacco Day - Free pharmacy services at the heart of stop smoking support
31 May 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging smokers to think about making use of the tailored, free, one-to-one support that community pharmacies can offer to help them stop smoking. The call comes on...
