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PHA reassures public that Ebola risk in Northern Ireland remains very low
29 December 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is aware of the current situation following a confirmed case of Ebola being diagnosed in Glasgow. The Public Health Agency is continuing to work with Health and Social...
“Stop smoking this New Year” advises PHA
22 December 2014
With the holiday season in full swing, minds will soon be turning to New Year’s resolutions, and once again quitting smoking will be at the top of many people’s ‘to-do’ list when the clock strikes...
Christmas drug use warning
18 December 2014
In the run up to Christmas the Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning that the misuse of any drugs which have not been prescribed to you can result in death or permanent damage to your health.
During...
First year university students urged to get MenC vaccine
12 December 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all first year university students who haven’t yet had their meningococcal C vaccine – better known as MenC, to get it as soon as possible.
MenC protects...
Laser pointer eye injury warning
11 December 2014
In the lead up to Christmas the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents and carers not to buy their children laser pointers as presents as they are not toys, with several children in Northern...
Know your alcohol limits during the festive season
08 December 2014
The Christmas party season is just getting started and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be mindful of their alcohol intake at this time.
People across Northern Ireland are looking...
New outdoor gym to get Tobermore active
04 December 2014
Tobermore is getting into its stride thanks to the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Magherafelt District Council opening a new outdoor gym.
The free facility, based at Mill Park, has 16 pieces of...
Organ Donation Discussion Day December 11th – Tell your loved ones your wishes
02 December 2014
A new organ donation campaign, which is being supported by the Northern Ireland Executive, has been launched to encourage families throughout Northern Ireland to sit down with their loved ones on...
New HIV diagnoses remain at worryingly high level in Northern Ireland
28 November 2014
Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has published the ‘HIV surveillance in Northern Ireland 2014’ report.
The annual number of new first-UK diagnoses made in Northern...
New mental health campaign urges people to ‘talk to someone you trust’
26 November 2014
The Public Health Agency’s (PHA) new mental health campaign is urging people who are feeling low to talk to someone they trust.
Almost one in five people in Northern Ireland at any one time show signs...
Raising awareness of planning for pregnancy on World Diabetes Day
14 November 2014
The Health and Social Care Research and Development (HSC R&D) Division at the Public Health Agency (PHA) are funding a project (£90K over 12 months) to improve pregnancy planning for women with...
