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RAPID action takes 150,000 pills off the streets
19 September 2018
More than 150,000 tablets have been disposed of through the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) RAPID initiative which is helping to remove prescription and illegal drugs from our streets.
The RAPID (Remove...
Adverse weather
19 September 2018
During adverse weather many people can experience a range of situations associated with the extreme weather such as cold and freezing temperatures, no electricity or mains water and flooding. The...
Vaccinate kids as the first line of defence against flu
17 September 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on parents of pre-school and primary school children to get their kids vaccinated against flu.
This will help protect not only them but also those around...
New initiative to build capacity in evidence informed decision making
13 September 2018
The health service, policy makers and the public will benefit from a €2 million, all-island, investment to improve ways of gathering and combining evidence (known as evidence synthesis) and using it...
Seven in 10 people want to discuss palliative care if it could help them
09 September 2018
Research carried out on behalf of the All Ireland Institute for Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) has shown that seven in ten people believe that if palliative care could help them they would like...
PHA increasing understanding of mental health through training
07 September 2018
As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of the training opportunities available in mental and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.
Almost...
Tips on avoiding back-to-school germs
06 September 2018
As the first week of the new school year gets under way, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness with parents about the importance of good hygiene – both in school and at home.
“Schools...
PHA encourages girls to get the HPV vaccine
04 September 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents to take up the offer of the HPV vaccine for their daughters aged 12-13.
As the new school year gets under way, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)...
Public urged to save lives by talking about organ donation
03 September 2018
The Public Health Agency is calling on people to get talking about organ donation and share their donation decision with their loved ones this Organ Donation Week (3 – 9 September).
The ‘Words save...
Drug and alcohol misuse can affect anyone – here’s where to get help
16 August 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is making people aware of services available in their local areas to help with drug and alcohol misuse.
Michael Owen, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at...
Exam celebrations – talk about alcohol and drugs
13 August 2018
Thousands of young people will receive their exam results soon, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with drinking alcohol and...
