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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging members of the public to only book PCR tests when necessary. The call comes as record numbers of people have been tested this week – for example, over 21,000...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging members of the public who test positive for COVID-19 over the festive period to work with its Contact Tracing Service (CTS) to help prevent further spread of...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new obesity prevention campaign ahead of the New Year raising awareness about portion sizes and the impact on weight and health.

A new TV ad will be on...

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging smokers to get 2022 off to a positive start and make it their New Year’s resolution to quit smoking.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on those who choose to drink alcohol this festive season to not stockpile alcohol as it could increase the risk of you drinking more that you normally would.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has emphasised the need for everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them as the number of confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has...

As the festive season approaches the Public Health Agency (PHA), is warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of children swallowing lithium button cell batteries which are used in many toys.

The Public Health Agency’s (PHA’s) Act FAST public awareness campaign commenced this week (13^th Dec) to promote awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke. The campaign will run from 13^th December...

Saturday 11 December is Organ Donation Discussion Day. A day which encourages everyone to think about organ donation, register a decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and to talk about that...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to remember the basic steps to help reduce their risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 ahead of the festive period – wear a face covering, maintain...