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Being more alcohol aware during social distancing
02 April 2020
With the government calling on people to stay at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is asking people who drink alcohol to think about their...
COVID-19: What is the situation in Northern Ireland?
19 April 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
The Public Health Agency is keeping abreast of the changing situation around...
Social distancing essential in battle against coronavirus
20 March 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to follow the advice on social distancing as an essential part of slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and saving lives.
Dr Hugo Van Woerden...
Needle exchanges helping to stop spread of infection
25 February 2020
A total of 33,992 visits were made to needle and syringe exchange schemes (NSES) during 2018-19, helping to stop the spread of infection from drug-related litter and sharing of equipment.
The figures...
#LetsTalkSEX – choose to protect yourself and always use a condom
10 February 2020
The theme for this year’s Sexual Health Week (10 – 14th Feb) is ‘Let’s Talk SEX’ because looking after your sexual health can have a positive impact on both your mental and physical wellbeing.
The...
Take Home Naloxone reverses more than 200 overdoses
05 February 2020
New figures from the Public Health Agency (PHA) show that the Take Home Naloxone programme has seen naloxone administered 240 times in 2018-19 and has been successful in reversing an opiate overdose...
World Cancer Day: Be aware of the signs and symptoms
04 February 2020
Today [4 February] is World Cancer Day and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the signs and symptoms of cancer and encouraging people to seek medical advice without delay if they are...
Zarah and her mum Lorraine know the 4Ts of type 1 diabetes
03 February 2020
Zarah Reid, 7, from Omagh was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago, after her mum noticed a number of symptoms, including being tired and going to the toilet a lot.
Community Pharmacy Living Well Campaign Winner
31 January 2020
Community Pharmacy Living Well Campaign Winner. Certificate presented to O’Kanes Pharmacy, Draperstown, for their winning Stay Well This Winter campaign, the third of five Living Well campaigns...
Largest analysis of UK health research funding published
28 January 2020
A report published on 28 January 2020 delivers the most comprehensive analysis of UK health research funding ever compiled. Bringing together data from 146 charity, professional and public sector...
Stay sun safe on your winter break
28 January 2020
Don’t forget your sunscreen – that’s the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland to those heading off on a winter break.
At this time of year many people will...
