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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...

In 2017 the Public Health Agency (PHA) was successful in securing a significant grant for ‘Project RETAIN’ from the Burdett Trust for Nursing. The funding supported an innovative regional initiative...

With this year’s flu vaccination programme in full progress, the Department of Health, Health and Social Care and professional bodies are reassuring members of the public that they will be receiving...

“Engaging with the arts can transform communities and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals.” That’s the key message from a symposium of specially-invited guests from the...

The Joint Public Health Annual Conference entitled ‘Early Intervention for Life’, will take place this year on Thursday 8 November 2018 in Riddel Hall, Belfast.

Registration for this event is now...

The Public Health Agency is urging all eligible people whose health could be seriously affected by flu to get the free flu vaccine. GPs across Northern Ireland are offering flu vaccination to everyone...

The latest sexual health figures released today by the Public Health Agency (PHA) show an increase in cases of gonorrhoea, herpes and chlamydia, while numbers diagnosed with syphilis and genital warts...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is today marking World Mental Health Day (10 October) by highlighting some of the varied initiatives it has supported  which are being undertaken by numerous groups and...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging women to be aware that lumps aren’t the only sign of breast cancer to look out for.  The call comes at the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as the PHA...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people aged 70 and 78 to take up the invitation to get the shingles vaccine.

The vaccine will help protect against this common and painful disease and...

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...

With one in five over 55s having had a fall at home, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is working in partnership with councils across Northern Ireland during Falls Prevention Awareness Week to raise...