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Many children and adults consume more salt than is recommended for good health. This year as part of Salt Awareness Week (16-22 March), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is drawing attention to the salt...

On Friday 20 March a solar eclipse will take place, blocking out about 90% of the sun, putting much of the UK into the shadows. For many, this will be the first time they have witnessed such a...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to keep an eye on their alcohol intake ahead of St Patrick’s Day, emphasising the dangers of binge drinking and the effects that excess alcohol can have...

A stunning exhibition of contemporary artwork by older people opened this week at the Ulster Hall in Belfast.
‘In Full Bloom’ showcases art by older people from throughout Northern Ireland who have had...

Patient involvement is set to improve in the health service with the creation of new standards which will oversee the input the public have into their care.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has for the...

March is here and it is the start of lambing season; however the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season.

Dr Lorraine...

Increasing awareness of neurological conditions is at the centre of a new programme designed to improve the care of patients.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and experts in the field within Health and...

The health protection service of the Public Health Agency (PHA) plays a critical role in protecting the population from infection and environmental hazards. Yesterday they took the opportunity to...

An innovative health and wellbeing project in Mid Ulster has been changing the lives of people living in the area.

The ‘Make a Change’ project is funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and is...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is today publishing a report on the prevalence of self-harm in the western area of Northern Ireland over the past six years.

The Northern Ireland Registry of Self-Harm...

The second annual report from the Northern Ireland Self-Harm Registry will be launched today by the Public Health Agency (PHA) at a major symposium on self-harm.
 
The Northern Ireland Registry of...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding the public what action they can take to help prevent catching seasonal flu as it continues to circulate this winter.

Dr Lucy Jessop, Consultant in Health...